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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Dating App Meeting Scam
Criminals use dating apps to arrange meetings with tourists and then rob or drug them.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Medellín, apartments, hotels, nightlife areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer contacts victim through a dating app
2. Builds trust through messaging
3. Arranges a meeting
4. Victim is robbed or drugged during or after the meeting
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Quick emotional connection
• Urgent meeting request
• Suggest meeting in private places
• Suspicious or incomplete profiles
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Meet in public places only
• Inform someone about your plans
• Verify identity before meeting
• Avoid isolated locations
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