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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Motorcycle Phone Snatching Scam
Criminals on motorcycles target tourists using phones and snatch them quickly before escaping.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Streets, sidewalks, intersections
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist uses phone openly in public
2. Criminals on motorcycle approach quickly
3. Passenger grabs phone
4. Criminals escape rapidly
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Motorcycles driving close to pedestrians
• Using phone openly on streets
• Suspicious riders circling area
• Sudden fast approach
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Avoid using phone openly in public
• Keep devices secured
• Stay away from road edges
• Remain alert in busy areas
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