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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
Street Phone Snatching Scam
Criminals target tourists using smartphones in public and quickly snatch them before escaping.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Streets, sidewalks, tourist areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist uses phone openly on the street
2. Criminal observes opportunity
3. Phone is grabbed suddenly
4. Criminal escapes quickly
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Using phone openly in public
• Suspicious people watching closely
• Sudden approach from strangers
• Busy or crowded streets
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Avoid using phone openly on streets
• Keep devices secured
• Stay alert in public areas
• Use anti-theft precautions
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