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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Deadly Dating App Drugging Scam
Criminals use dating apps to lure tourists into meetings where they are drugged, robbed, kidnapped, or killed.
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 private meeting
4. Victim is drugged or abducted and valuables are stolen or worse
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Fast emotional bonding online
• Urgent meeting requests
• Suggesting private locations
• Suspicious or incomplete profiles
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Meet only in public places
• Inform someone of your plans
• Avoid private meetings
• Verify identity before meeting
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