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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Dating App Drugging & Robbery Scam
Tourists are lured through dating apps and drugged before being robbed of valuables.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Apartments, hotels, El Poblado
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Victim matches with someone on a dating app
2. Meeting is arranged in a private location like an apartment
3. Victim is given a drink that is secretly drugged
4. Criminal steals valuables while victim is unconscious
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Too-good-to-be-true profiles
• Quick meeting request
• Suggests private location
• Sudden dizziness or blackout
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Meet in public places only
• Avoid inviting strangers to accommodation
• Watch your drinks
• Inform someone about your plans
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