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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Dating App Lure Scam
Criminals use dating apps to lure tourists into meetings where they are robbed or drugged.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Medellín, apartments, hotels, nightlife areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer connects with victim on a dating app
2. Builds trust quickly through chat
3. Arranges in-person meeting
4. Victim is robbed or drugged during or after meeting
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Quick emotional connection online
• Request to meet soon
• 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 private or isolated locations
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