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Deaths Trigger Alarm: US Mission in Bogota Issues Warning for Dating Security Risks in Colombia

Bogota, Colombia – The US mission in Bogota has issued a warning to American citizens about the potential risks of dating in Colombia following a series of suspicious deaths. Eight deaths, occurring between November and December, have raised concerns about involuntary drugging, overdose, and suspected homicides. The victims, many of whom were American citizens, were reportedly targeted after meeting through dating apps, facing increased threats of assault, robbery, and fatal violence. The incidents are not …

Dating Apps Under Scrutiny After String of American Deaths in Colombia

Medellin, Colombia – A string of mysterious deaths involving American men in Medellin has been linked to dating apps, raising concerns and prompting a warning from the US embassy about the risks of using such platforms. The families of the victims are now seeking answers as authorities in Colombia work to unravel the circumstances surrounding these tragic incidents. One of the victims, Tou Ger Xiong, a 50-year-old Hmong-American community activist and comedian from Minnesota, had …

Criminals Use Dating Apps to Lure and Rob American Travelers in Colombia, State Department Says

Americans traveling to Colombia are being warned by the U.S. State Department to exercise caution when using online dating apps, as criminals are using these platforms to lure victims into dangerous situations. The warning comes after eight U.S. citizens were killed in the Colombian city of Medellin due to suspected homicides or involuntary drug overdoses. The State Department emphasized that they do not believe the deaths are connected, but they did note that several of …

Colombia Travel Advisory: Americans Warned Against Online Dating Apps Due to Series of “Suspicious Deaths”

The U.S. State Department is cautioning Americans against using online dating apps while visiting Colombia, citing multiple “suspicious deaths” that occurred in the country. Over the final months of 2023, eight U.S. citizens died from involuntary drug overdoses or suspected homicides in Medellin, Colombia. Although officials do not believe the deaths are connected, several victims had used online dating apps before being robbed, drugged, or killed. According to the State Department, criminals in Colombia use …

Colombia Advisory: Minnesota Artist and Activist Killed After Meeting Online

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — The State Department issued a warning to American travelers advising them not to use dating apps while traveling to Colombia after multiple “suspicious deaths” of U.S. citizens in the South American country. Colombia has been labeled a country that Americans should “reconsider travel” to since January due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks. Some areas of the country, including its border regions, are labeled “Do not travel.” The advisory about …

Colombia Travel Advisory: U.S. Citizen Killed – Criminals Lure Victims Through Dating Apps

MEDLINE, COLOMBIA – The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to American travelers, advising against the use of dating apps while traveling to Colombia following several “suspicious deaths” of U.S. citizens in the country. Since January, Colombia has been designated as a country that Americans should “reconsider travel” to due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks. Certain areas of the country, particularly its border regions, are labeled as “Do not travel” zones. …

Reducing Your Second Largest Retirement Expense

After housing, transportation stands as the second most significant expenditure for individuals aged 65 and above in the United States. In 2021, the average spending on transportation for this demographic amounted to $7,160, equivalent to approximately $600 per month, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is worth noting that 2021 was an exceptional year due to the pandemic, resulting in reduced travel compared to normal circumstances.