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Fake Exxon Mobil Oil Investment Scam: Name Misused

Savun Law & Consultancy · Updated 23 October 2026

Fake Exxon Mobil Oil Investment Scam: Name Misused

Exxon Mobil is one of the largest energy companies in the world, and it has no platform in Türkiye that opens investment accounts for individual investors. Even so, at the end of May 2026 the company's name was cited in Turkish-language forex warning channels as the label of an investment trap.

In short: The scheme offering "oil investment" or share profits under the Exxon Mobil name is not authorised in Türkiye by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) and has no connection with the real company; its name is being misused. Claiming the money back is legally possible.

🚩 The Promise Made in the Name of an Energy Giant

In schemes of this kind, the advertisement says that "assured" profit will be made from movements in oil prices or from the company's shares. The person is asked to fill in a short form, and then an "investment adviser" calls. The first deposit is shown growing quickly on screen; at the withdrawal stage, new payments are demanded in the name of tax, commission or account verification. We have also covered the commodity and oil investment schemeTR separately.

🔍 Records That Were Checked

Turkish-language addresses such as exxonmobilyatirim.com and exxonyatirim.com are not registered; the scheme uses the company name in the advertising text but offers the trading screen on unrelated addresses. The real company has no activity in Türkiye of opening accounts for investors.

🔗 Other Cases Using Energy and Holding Company Names

🧭 Legal Process

SPK Decision No. 5/173 covers unauthorised investment guidance over social media; the use of a well-known company's name strengthens the assessment of qualified fraudTR. The route followed by victims is summarised separately.

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does Exxon Mobil accept investments in Türkiye?

No. The company has no platform in Türkiye that opens accounts for individual investors.

I saw an advertisement in which a famous person recommended the company. Is it real?

Advertisements of this kind are often prepared with images used without permission and fake news pages.

What if I want to buy real Exxon shares?

Foreign shares can only be bought through intermediary institutions authorised by SPK; the authorisation is verified from the SPK list.

I am a victim of this scheme. What should I do?

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

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This page is an English adaptation of our Turkish article Sahte Exxon Mobil Petrol Yatırımı Dolandırıcılığı.

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