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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Dating App Lure & Drugging Scam
Criminals use online dating apps to lure tourists into meetings where they are drugged and robbed.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Bars, hotels, Medellín nightlife areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Victim connects with a stranger on a dating app
2. Meeting is arranged at a hotel, bar, or restaurant
3. Victim is given a drink or distracted
4. Victim is drugged and robbed or assaulted
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Quick romantic interest
• Suggests meeting quickly
• Avoids identity verification
• Pushes for private or nightlife meeting
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Avoid meeting strangers from apps
• Meet only in public places
• Inform someone about plans
• Stay alert during meetings
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