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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Dating App Death Scam
Criminals use dating apps to lure tourists into meetings that result in robbery, drugging, or suspicious deaths.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Medellín, hotels, apartments, nightlife areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer connects with victim through a dating app
2. Builds trust quickly
3. Arranges a meeting
4. Victim is drugged, robbed, or found dead under suspicious circumstances
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Fast emotional connection online
• Urgent meeting requests
• Suggesting private locations
• Suspicious or incomplete profiles
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Meet only in public places
• Inform someone of your plans
• Verify identity before meeting
• Avoid isolated locations
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