SafeAbroad travelers are advised to use a high degree of caution using dating apps when in Colombia due to a State Department report highlighting a string of recent suspicious deaths related to their use.

Incident Details

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has alerted citizens in the country to avoid using dating apps due to a string of eight suspicious deaths of Americans between the months of November and December. This comes amid a 200% spike in reports of theft against foreign visitors and a 29% increase in violent crime in the late stages of 2023. These deaths have either been presented as homicides or drug overdoses. 

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid using dating apps in Colombia. If going out on a date, inform others of your intentions and use extreme caution. Avoid isolated or private areas where crimes are most likely to occur. Monitor SafeAbroad for updates.