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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Dating App Drugging Scam
Criminals use dating apps to lure tourists into meetings where they are drugged and robbed.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Medellín, apartments, hotels, nightlife areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer connects with victim via dating app
2. Builds trust through conversation
3. Arranges in-person meeting
4. Victim is drugged and valuables are stolen
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Fast emotional connection online
• Urgent request to meet
• Suggest meeting in private places
• Suspicious or incomplete profiles
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Meet in public places only
• Inform someone of your plans
• Verify identity before meeting
• Avoid isolated locations
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