The Risks of Using Dating Apps While Traveling

When traveling, using dating apps to meet new people can be both exciting and risky. Navigating language barriers, being away from familiar social networks, and exploring unfamiliar territory can expose travelers to scams and potentially dangerous encounters. The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, has recently warned travelers about the dangers of using dating apps, following several suspicious deaths of U.S. citizens in Medellín. Similar warnings have been issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, regarding robberies facilitated by dating apps. Recent studies have revealed that dating apps can pose significant risks to their users, with catfishing, scams, and violence being common issues.