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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
“Friendly Stranger” Setup Scam
Criminals approach tourists pretending to be friendly locals and later set them up for theft or robbery.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist zones, nightlife areas, streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer starts a friendly conversation with the tourist
2. Builds quick trust and offers help or company
3. Leads victim to a different location or introduces accomplices
4. Victim is robbed or scammed
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Overfriendly strangers approaching tourists
• Offering unsolicited help
• Suggesting to go to another place
• Introducing unknown people suddenly
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Be cautious with strangers
• Avoid going to unknown locations
• Do not trust unsolicited help
• Stay in public and safe areas
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