The One Mistake That Destroyed His Oil & Gas Deal "If someone had warned me earlier, I would still have my $30,000." That is what the broker told us after everything was over. The money was gone. The seller disappeared. The buyer stopped answering. The documents that looked so professional became completely worthless. Sadly, this story is real. And it is happening to oil and gas brokers around the world every single day. The scary part? The broker wasn't careless. He simply t

Last month, a buyer contacted us just a few hours before making a $2 million payment for an EN590 fuel transaction. He only wanted a quick verification before proceeding. That decision likely saved his entire investment. The Deal Looked Completely Legitimate At first glance, the structure looked professional. There was a signed SCO, proper communication, POP documents, and a smooth ICPO process. The seller spoke confidently, understood industry procedures, and presented the d

The oil & gas industry is becoming more dangerous for brokers and buyers — especially on LinkedIn. Scammers today do not look unprofessional. In many cases, they follow real procedures, use convincing documents, and communicate like experienced traders. Recently, the STOP OIL SCAM Team reviewed a case involving an EN590 transaction that could have cost a broker $25,000. Fortunately, the payment was stopped before the damage was done. The Deal Looked Real at First A broker was

In the fuel trade industry, scammers often look professional at first. They have polished documents, fake refinery connections, and convincing stories. But after reviewing hundreds of suspicious seller cases, we noticed the same warning signs appearing over and over again. Here are 3 major red flags buyers should never ignore. 1️⃣ They Send an SCO Immediately One of the biggest warning signs is when a seller sends a full SCO or procedure within minutes of first contact. Real