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Coverage dated January 10, 2024

Don't use dating apps in this South American country, US officials warn after deaths

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The U.S. Department of State is warning American citizens that criminals are using dating apps to lure victims, and then rob and sometimes kill foreign tourists.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    US Warns Citizens To Avoid Using Dating Apps In Country After Eight Americans Mysteriously Died In Two Months (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The United States embassy in Colombia issued a warning Wednesday to its citizens against using dating apps after eight Americans died in suspect circumstances.

  2. Fox News

    US Embassy warns Americans not to use dating apps in Colombia after eight 'suspicious deaths' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. Embassy Bogota is warning U.S. citizens who travel to Colombia not to use dating apps as criminals are using the otherwise normal apps to lure victims to rob or assault them.

  3. New York Post

    US warns against using dating apps in Colombia after suspicious deaths of 8 US citizens in 2 months (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Embassy in Bogotá said criminals are using dating apps to “lure victims” to meet in public places to then assault and rob them and sometimes kill them.

  4. The Guardian

    Visitors to Colombia urged to beware of dating apps as suspicious deaths surge (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US embassy issues warning after eight citizens died in Medellín in past two months after suspected drugging and robbing on dates

  5. NBC New York

    Don't use dating apps in this South American country, US officials warn after deaths (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The U.S. Department of State is warning American citizens that criminals are using dating apps to lure victims, and then rob and sometimes kill foreign tourists.

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