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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Hookah Bar Drugging & Overcharging Scam
Tourists are drugged and then charged extremely high bills or robbed in nightlife venues like Hookah in Parque Lleras.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Parque Lleras, bars, nightclubs
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist visits nightclub or bar
2. Drink is secretly spiked or manipulated
3. Victim becomes disoriented
4. Large fraudulent charges or theft occurs
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Strangers offering drinks
• Sudden dizziness or confusion
• Unexpected high bills
• Pressure or intimidation from staff
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Never accept drinks from strangers
• Always monitor your bill
• Avoid suspicious nightlife venues
• Stay with trusted people
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