U.S. urges Americans in Colombia to avoid dating apps after 8 deaths

The U.S. embassy in Colombia is urging Americans not to use dating apps while in the country after a string of deaths in tourist hotspots. Many criminals are using the sites to lure victims, according to officials.
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[@sabrosavayaina]

If the date is way out of your league and too good to be true.....it probably is

[@wl6020]

A us passport gives you a few extra points as a package.

[@vaderetro1552]

But you wouldnt give such advice to females seeking dates. Stupid misandrist society

[@HarryClipzFilmz]

@@wl6020 Well this passport bro got deleted for those extra points as a packaged deal in the ground

[@msunje9862]

@@vaderetro1552 women have common sense and are not going to these dangerous places to do this

[@malachibenyisrael4621]

​@@wl6020this is exactly the mentality that gets these bozos killed. What you are describing is called exploitation.

[@koolz4094]

Lived there for 3 yrs, in the high end area of Bogota ....This report doesn't tell how many Americans are drugged / robbed that goes unreported....Listen to me , Stay out of Colombia ...You are a target as a foreigner ...They can smell you coming ...It's not worth it .....risk vs. reward people !

[@JOEL00111]

All propaganda, I hope more men leave the feminazi west.

[@dlc2479]

The real number is 50+ dead last year, I can't believe they took this long to report on it

[@msunje9862]

@@JOEL00111please go and be more body bags 😂

[@Lucho0335]

El salvador was a most perfect Christmas new years I ever had thank u bukele

[@Lifeisinside]

Stop lying so we can get the rest of the passport bros over there

[@valeriewarren2260]

Americans: You are more privileged than most people in the world. When people see you they see dollar signs. Stop viewing yourselves through your own eyes. Be safe out there.

[@DarkNJuju]

Stop going to poorer nations to take advantage of the women. Try that.

[@Sick1982]

Nono, please let natural selection do its job, the world needs it 😅

[@alexbush714]

Why do you think these guys go overseas? They want the attention because they're the losers back at home lol.

[@Holiday_Ringo]

Speak for yourself "privelaged" lady

[@ryanguzman8709]

Is it privilege when people work for what they have? Sounds like envy to me.

[@alesia912]

Not meeting up with strangers is something you learn as a child and must remember as an adult. STRANGER DANGER.

[@DisHappah]

WOW, talk about bad luck or being in the wrong place simultaneously. I've been to Columbia so many times. I've met so many people and even crashed over strangers' homes, entered their cars or went hiking in some jungle, or linked up with total strangers to show me around. I'm very shocked to hear this news, and I am an American living in California. I suppose it's changed for the worse since Covid. Prayers to the family and victims.

[@mazvitaselemani]

@@DisHappah why would you sleep at strangers' houses?? Plural?😭

[@DisHappah]

@@mazvitaselemani I was young and a party animal. But I'm married now and have kids. I don't party anymore; I'm too busy working and caring for my family. I had a lot of fun and wildlife in my early 20s. I've also done 2 combat tours in Iraq and walked out untouched while many in my platoon got purple hearts. I was a fortunate guy I guess,

[@nosightgaming722]

Everyone’s a stranger when you meet with them. Just sayin.

[@sineadiloveyou]

​@@nosightgaming722not really. If you date a co-worker or a friend of a friend it's different.

[@maxben951]

90 day fiance getting wild

[@HarryClipzFilmz]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oneandonly6598]

You know this is how Gino met Ja$mine

[@andrelopez2514]

I just have to say that I have been a receptionist in hotels in colombia and people is crazy to get inside their room someone they dont know and be alone with them, it was super common and they even got angry when I told them to give me their ID, and god if they didnt have it I never let them inside and they would go really angry or ask for us to let it slip, I was like "men if you die I would be procecuted" never said it to their face but yeah, I never understood why people go to other country for this, do something else for god sake, there is a lot of other activities

[@robertsteinberger5667]

Tell that to your girlfriend and your relationship wont last long...

[@nothingToReadHere1]

You should have said that to them, those guys don't know the real dangers.

[@uaer309]

Well there are plenty of countries where you can actually bring someone you don't know to your room and it's pretty safe. Colombia just has a bunch of greedy murderers unfortunately. This country is definitely not on my visit list (and the dating scams are not even a reason). It's just not safe for tourists no matter the activity you are doing. My views are based on a dozen travel vlogs I watched, so maybe I'm not completely on spot but I don't care, just not worth the risk 🙂

[@ampa4989]

@@uaer309 it's strange how Latin America is becoming more, not less, dangerous with time. I loved Mexico when I visited. No plans to go back now. Ecuador is presently descending into chaos. Brazil hasn't been safe for decades. Venezuela has collapsed. It's like some places will never develop.

[@andrewdinns1746]

@@ampa4989 just corrupt governments in the name of equity destroying all economic mobility which leads people to crime. just a by product of socialism.

[@Eyahye]

Don’t go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to.

[@Jwa-fo6nb]

😂😂😂😂

[@neffyg35]

Don't bring tlc into this nonsense hahahaha

[@mike550]

Hahahaha so accurate 😂

[@Sensible_Money]

They say American women have become men. Anyways I go to Colombia every quarter it’s always been dangerous. Just gotten more aggressive now due to extreme poverty. Btw they rob locals too 😂

[@happypolish1]

Why Americans (or others) are looking 4 love abroad? Nobody wants them ? They believe that woman from another contry or continent is better, easier ? There is srill an ilage of foreigne woman ,poor, who will do everything 4 the guy from US....Like you said- goys,is so many nice girls around, why to risk your life and pur yourself in trouble

[@Pascal9004]

The price you pay for trying to hook up with strangers...

[@robi6317]

sometimes you dont pay anything, never done it?

[@blackout07blue]

@@robi6317no kidding. Dating online is common in America too. OP is a doofus.

[@UnShredded]

To quote Louis CK, "it's free... if you're smart".

[@Gleyi07]

She was not into him… AT ALL. You can see it, it written all over her face

[@msunje9862]

Of course, why would she be into dudes that are her grandpa age ? 😂

[@ladycrillz]

Because they have money obviously @@msunje9862

[@tessy28]

The problem is that men believe money makes them handsome. Most of them don't even have as much money as they think and they still look just as bad. Sir the woman has eyes. She isn't blind she knows what you look like.😂

[@Wft-bu5zc]

Didn't even try to pretend. Looked impatient, fake half second smile that was somehow still a frown.

[@msunje9862]

@@Wft-bu5zcpoor girl, having to deal with that grandpa, hope she got big paycheck for dealing with him

[@rickstevenson9585]

The dangers of being a Passport Bro

[@msunje9862]

The dangers of lacking basic common sense

[@msunje9862]

The dangerous of being egotistical and self centered to the point of thinking common sense didn’t apply to them

[@revilloteoj1934]

​@@msunje9862yeah you sound bitter 😂

[@EpsiIonEagle]

@@revilloteoj1934She has two baby daddies. What do you expect?

[@revilloteoj1934]

@@EpsiIonEagle 🤣 yeap

[@mxu111]

That's so sad. It's likely not just 8. May the culprits be brought to justice!

[@msunje9862]

It is Colombia bro, there won’t be justice. That is why preventions is key

[@BeelySalasBlair-uy5wn]

How terrifying thinking about that 💔

[@BD-jy1pn]

It’s a country ladened with violent crime. Has been for decades, and nothing will be done. The corruption is top to bottom.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

It’s not sad it’s pathetic 😂

[@elementz301]

It's South America. They don't care, they literally let cartels run their countries. Just don't go there

[@parasitius]

"Meet strangers in a public place" is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE ADVICE. It will not help you avoid these drugings, I have 1st hand information from individuals here who were drugged. These girls may wait till the 3rd or 4th date or even longer to drug you. They're playing the long game. I'm in Medellin typing this. WATCH OUT, YOU ARE NOT A GENIUS when dealing with people who have months of experience trying and trying again to drug guys.

[@DisHappah]

WOW, talk about bad luck or being in the wrong place simultaneously. I've been to Columbia so many times. I've met so many people and even crashed over strangers' homes, entered their cars or went hiking in some jungle, or linked up with total strangers to show me around. I'm very shocked to hear this news, and I am an American living in California. I suppose it's changed for the worse since Covid. Prayers to the family and victims.

[@DisHappah]

@@joehinds29988 🤣🤣🤣 you never know

[@maniac50ae14]

I saw a video reas ago about a powdered drug called DragonsBreath or something like that, that will make you passive zombie and do whatever youre told to. It take very little, like fetynol and can blown in your face or slipped in your drink

[@xislis6037]

​@DisHappah please be careful. He'd been going to Columbia many times over many months and "dating" the suspect over many months, with many visits, over many months before he was drugged and murdered. It's not bad luck, or being in the wrong place wrong time it's a trajectory.

[@blackout07blue]

@@DisHappahit’s not Covid related. Lol

[@l.austin2371]

Why is it so hard to realize these dating sites are full of strangers smh

[@gangstaberry2496]

Some people are lonely and there are plenty of people who have met their life-long partners online, especially nowadays

[@Jennifer-fj4wf]

Alot of desperate people

[@tashajones3661]

Hopeful desperate PPB's

[@ST-rj8iu]

@@gangstaberry2496 remember it is a business. More people struggle on dating apps, then meeting people. You still meet people the most through mutual friends and work. Dating apps don't want you to know that...the data doesn't lie

[@Bunny11344]

@@gangstaberry2496 exactly!! Me along with my coworkers and friends have met our significant others on pof and tinder. I don’t think you should dismiss dating apps. If there weird or whatever it’s because you’re talking to a weird or damaged person and I ignoring the red flags. Plenty of good decent people use the app but ofc we remember most of the horror stories

[@TheLarryWilson]

A lot of the "Passport Bros" go to these countries looking for "low maintenance" non-american women to date, which sounds exploitive in itself. The criminals just saw the opportunity most likely.

[@up-uw4op]

he's protecting those women from being murdered

[@Chris-zq4bd]

Low maintenance? No they're just looking for feminine, cooperative women that are NOT OVERWEIGHT loudmouths like most American women today.

[@huntstyle]

@@misslovelyy7277 how sick are you? How would you feel if people laughed about your brother, cousin, or uncle being murdered? And you wonder why they don't want to date you...

[@samanthayates8812]

​@huntstyle they weren't going to anyway. No one feels sad for them

[@dlc2479]

Bingo, I don't feel sorry for them

[@Jnoel608]

If you’re gonna go, meetup with someone you already know. Going to meet new people in other countries is way too risky.

[@DisHappah]

WOW, talk about bad luck or being in the wrong place simultaneously. I've been to Columbia so many times. I've met so many people and even crashed over strangers' homes, entered their cars or went hiking in some jungle, or linked up with total strangers to show me around. I'm very shocked to hear this news, and I am an American living in California. I suppose it's changed for the worse since Covid. Prayers to the family and victims.

[@zerocal76]

​@@DisHappahcovid + inflation + continued gov corruption

[@professionalpookie]

Stupid comment

[@blackout07blue]

Not really. Just an unsafe country.

[@freeindeed8416]

Don’t go

[@redvalentinos1933]

And this is why I don't use any dating apps. EVER. I have that little faith in humanity, that little trust.

[@dorino9057]

This is in a third world country, it was passport bros who were killed.

[@selvamani1973-p7b]

dating apps are full of dating rejects

[@oness1334]

@@dorino9057 It can happen anywhere

[@xx_Joker_xx]

Yup! Even in the U.S. it happens.

[@robi6317]

@@xx_Joker_xxvery very very very rarely

[@Nightowl7982]

This has been going on for years.

[@MarianaCarranza-kf7vz]

Most of South American countries are going through political turmoil. Countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Perú, Venezuela, Argentina you need to be careful when traveling. 🙂

[@dustybuster78]

These are passport bros

[@jennyvinyl85]

In fact, narcos are taking over

[@user-sj5ju4jb7t]

@@dustybuster78what’s wrong with that?

[@leefinthewind2311]

@@user-sj5ju4jb7t passport bros travel to third world countries where they're "popular" with poor locals which gives them options they don't have in the US/UK. It's creepy desperate dudes taking advantage of poor people.

[@user-sj5ju4jb7t]

how is that creepy? Women want men above their status level. If the women in their home country view those men as not high status enough, what’s wrong with going somewhere else where the women deem them desired? How are the women being taken advantage of? Can you explain? I’m a dual citizen, I view it no differently than moving to a new place for a better economic opportunity. But explain how they’re taken advantage of, I’m curious.

[@kellycelmira]

I don't know in other latam countries, but here in Colombia we don't have a hook up culture, so the people you find that are open to meet and date complete strangers are probably not looking for something good, 90% of the time I would not trust the intention of those people, even if there are some people open to casual dating, but almost every one meet those dates through common friends, at the University, or some kind of activity groups. Plus, if you come with the passport bro mentality and attitude, 99% of the people who is going to approach you is either very dangerous for your life or just looking to get some money out of you and then moving on to the next one, and the other 1% would stop talking to you as soon as they notice the "passport bro" attitude.

[@houseofdiego]

"we don't have a hook up culture" - there definitely is one, but less on overdrive than the one in the USA

[@finesse3417]

There is a hook up culture among young adults

[@junsu21]

very interesting that you say there's no hookup culture in Colombia, or at least less of one. very surprising indeed. How does one find a date then? a bar?

[@PascualSmith]

@@junsu21If you go through Monday-Thursday to the clubs in Medellin, you will only find prostitutes. There is a prostitution culture in Colombia, because although illegal, it is found basically anywhere in Colombia, and specifically in Medellin prostitutes go exclusively during the week. As soon as Friday-Sat-Sunday come, you can go to the club and you can be able to link with a Colombian. AS LONG AS YOU KNOW SOME SPANISH, I must say. If you only know english and expect to have a safe (or authentic) connection with a local just forget about it. You will get scammed probably. Colombians are not interested in Americans like other countries are. They will see you as a catch based entirely on your personality, because if they want your money, they will just take it.

[@yettiluch1]

What exactly is a "passport bro" mentality?

[@Susweca5569]

How desperate do you have to be to go to another country just to have a date?

[@revilloteoj1934]

Maybe they just like foreign people and culture, so many of you people say goofy stuff.

[@burrrrr8525]

Not sure if you know what they got working in Columbia

[@r3dp1ll]

Very average girls playing like they're 10s. Lot of useless drama, wokism, 3rd wave feminism ... And Colombia have some super hot chicks .

[@kimleemoon]

Extremely 😂

[@danielrehmer4360]

Its because the western woman is typically brainwashed by Feminism to point that they make for bad companions, friends, and citizens. Many men would risk being mutilated overseas than pick from the broken 304s of the west

[@Wooster77]

A lot of men go to these third world countries in search of love (or at least a fling). The scammers/ predators don’t need an app to find victims. They’re everywhere. Though it’s probably easier for some thief to catfish guys online, using a random pic of an attractive girl to butter them up and find out if he’s loaded.

[@bluestonemetallic7]

…nowadays, five-zero is not exactly considered an older person…just sayin’.

[@YJB-pj2hu]

Compared to the girl he was"dating"?!

[@Former_Pastor]

Yeah, I know what they go there for...and karma gets them 👹

[@Nightowl7982]

Most go for flings.

[@JOEL00111]

​@Former_Pastor it's all propaganda, because men are leaving western countries and they're getting nervous. Straight men are leaving in record numbers!

[@neffyg35]

Hear that passport bros lol

[@blume0121]

And sisters ☝️

[@bubu60112]

This has made you happy I can tell. Let's hammer the victim so we can make a mockery out of "passport bros" You need to do better with your life. Every dog has its day.

[@blume0121]

@@saccount-z3 Yes, its same. Many european women go to east asian countries to find a husband. Mostly Japan and Korea, but also China. But the men also come to europe. These married couples are increasing constantly

[@RebekahEhrlich]

I've seen the testimonies of the Passport Bros. These wealthy or middle class men are going to South America and The Philippines looking for the women or men of their dreams.

[@dorino9057]

And getting drugged or killed

[@Beeman2892]

Philippines is a whole lot safer. No dating apps related killings.

[@dustybuster78]

Wealthy is a stretch 😂😂😂

[@RGBencosme-wc2cs]

If they were wealthy they’d have enough money to find a woman in America

[@RGBencosme-wc2cs]

If they were wealthy they’d have enough money to find a woman in America

[@justforgetaboutit5987]

My heart goes out to the families of the victims

[@Al-Habibi69]

That’s not going to help

[@misslovelyy7277]

Lol passport bros are worthless anyway

[@daniella8400]

Why?

[@byefelicia8632]

Did you mail it by Fedex? I think it’ll be delivered late because they have weather delays going on right now.

[@daniella8400]

@@byefelicia8632 UPS

[@nla5307]

Why would you go to another country and use a dating app.... People really that desperate for attention and affection?

[@neffyg35]

Look up passport bros. It will answer your questions

[@quatreunhuit]

it's because they can't get dates in the US and think that foreign women are "easier" and "low-maintenance"

[@danielamunozl]

Yes, so many men from the US come here just for s*x. They go to most sketchy places where even Colombians don’t go

[@missandry2669]

Men you mean

[@msunje9862]

@@missandry2669these dudes are finally getting humbled, love to see it

[@DecenterMen]

Passport Bros not finding the submissive women they're after I guess.

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

😂 someone is mad salty

[@isabella6075]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pieceofshitzu2]

Okay- but are not gonna put a little bit of blame on these guys for basically getting on those apps for just 1 night stands in a foreign country they dont live in??

[@BetterNBetter]

Exactly my thoughts. You go to another country trying to use and discard their women, then they end up using you in the end. I call that Universal karma.

[@consorharley2]

Don’t think the punishment fits the crime. If I hooked up with a stranger in USA or Europe through tinder I would assume that the hookup was consensual and nobody was using anyone.

[@user-ql3dz3xj3k]

May Tou Ger Xiong rest in peace. His legacy as a activist touched so many lives and standing for what is right.

[@rickyayy]

So many Asian men dying in Colombia

[@malcriadamedina5358]

Though that may be true, he clearly went there for 🐱. Girls that look like that girl would've never have gone on a date with a guy that looks like him so they go down there to get what they can't get here.

[@TVY2013]

Truly a tragic end... What kind of causes was he involved in? May he rest in peace, indeed.

[@PungiFungi]

@@TVY2013the usual white people are racist causes. This mindset ultimately got him killed because he could not recognize that crime and racism can come from non white sources.

[@commonuser-2554]

Fit, feminine, and submissive. Okay passport bros!

[@blackout07blue]

You don’t travel much, do you? Can you not afford it? You seem trailer park, too poor to travel, and presumptuous. Also sound stupid saying “passport bros”, poor person.

[@siriusb5161]

In others words you’re single. We get it.

[@missandry2669]

@@siriusb5161 In other words your triggered

[@commonuser-2554]

@@siriusb5161 naw i am very much married.

[@commonuser-2554]

@@missandry2669 not triggered at all.

[@Alfredul03]

As a Colombian, if I had friends from the USA, believe me, I would tell them not to trust anyone there to start a love relationship or a date, there are women there who know everything, They are very mischievous and interested in money, they are not going to achieve a good love relationship and apart from breaking their hearts, it also breaks their pockets, especially the neighborhood women and/or prostitutes. Perhaps one of the things that in my opinion makes me angry is that people are opportunistic and want to make a living very easily, through deception and lies, I cannot stand. IMHO!

[@you.are.precious2962]

Thank you. Your advice and shout out counts!

[@Juan_deep]

All spanish women are turning into con artists is sad what this feminist movement is really doing. There would be no passport bros if women in America were so undesirable

[@amonzart2379]

Medellin and Cartagena are a hot spot for gold diggers and murderes, I see gringos often getting along with the barrio girls around the Poblado and is like SERIOUSLY DUDE! You came her and you are fine withe most trashy ladies you can get in this city?

[@JOSILChannel]

I mean they are there looking for prostitutes, not love

[@msunje9862]

Why are you angry at those women ? They live in country that is collapsing and these men from USA travel there bc they know those women are poor and desperate! Pretending as if these men want love and nice wives while they visit clubs and red light district lol.

[@koohpa]

Why even use dating apps in foreign countries ...

[@dragonballenlatino9090]

Exactly, thank u, let’s not blame the country, just don’t be so stupid to use a dating app in a foreign country and that’s it

[@koohpa]

@@dragonballenlatino9090 yeah dating apps are dangerous enough... its a simple bait for these killers and someone always catches it ..

[@ElizabethQueenLord]

Desperate

[@blossom30x4]

That’s the first thing that came to mind. Why? Especially in a foreign country.

[@robi6317]

because they use them there.

[@blizzred2143]

Passport bro's ain't gonna like this one

[@blackout07blue]

So that’s people who have enough money to travel unlike your poor, trailer park self and family? 😂😂

[@abdouramanediallo5068]

I'm glad this is finally on mainstream news. KZbinr has been warning travelers about this..

[@msunje9862]

Isn’t this common sense ? People lack basic logic now ? Sad

[@DisHappah]

WOW, talk about bad luck or being in the wrong place simultaneously. I've been to Columbia so many times. I've met so many people and even crashed over strangers' homes, entered their cars or went hiking in some jungle, or linked up with total strangers to show me around. I'm very shocked to hear this news, and I am an American living in California. I suppose it's changed for the worse since Covid. Prayers to the family and victims.

[@schweinefleischteinvonreic5573]

as a Colombian, it's hard to sympathize with some of the victims as their personality revolves around being a "passport bro" simply traveling to my country to get some action from the local women or even underage girls (yes, a lot of children trafficking here has foreigners involved) still, victims are bad news to everyone, just have your mind clear and have good intentions when traveling around here, stay safe props to the amount of assumptions replied to my comment, keep them up

[@msunje9862]

I don’t feel no sympathy for them, they went there to take advantage of these poor women

[@Ummkelechi]

Exactly! I don’t feel sympathy for people who go to oppress other people but then come to America and cry about how unfair they are treated here.

[@beenez8194]

Yes, but get all of your facts straight before you jump to this bold statement about anyone. You tend to be assuming things so are they guilty? Idk are they innocent idk just don’t assume before you jump to conclusions.

[@scorpiobiz1019]

no seas weon eso no es justificacion para matar gente, yo soy de mexico y creeme si van los gringos aya a dating chicas pues muy su vaina nadie te anda molestando por salir a un date.

[@realcapers]

Passport Bros. Just go to Tijuana. much safer for dating the chicas caliente. Mexican police protect the business, too.

[@ChosenOne6666]

Passport Bro get caught lackin.

[@yeahokay8229]

Bingo

[@ChosenOne6666]

@@yeahokay8229 Passport bro are weak. They can't handle a real American women.

[@M00NWITCH]

Colombia is a country in the South American continent.....You mean US citizens? ​@ChosenOne6666

[@ChosenOne6666]

@@M00NWITCH What are you talking about?

[@tim4505]

I got immediately pickpocketed in Medellin once I arrived. These countries will never escape their culture of violence, crime and corruption. Of course there are good people, but overall you cannot trust these places entirely. Always have your guard up.

[@gotthecutenessoverload1086]

Smartest comment so far.

[@davider3590]

As Colombian I think you’re right. The violence is impregnated in our society

[@SameScriptDifferentCast]

That's why you went over there. To get away with crimes. Easy prey ! Cheap, easy, naive, Prostitutes, or so yall thought. You're no better than them.

[@lunam7249]

they were called the "banana republics"

[@msunje9862]

@@gotthecutenessoverload1086look at how you switch up when the victimize are m e n vs w o m e n

[@bertooo1358]

My fellow brothers traveling to Colombia please do NOT think that by coming to Colombia suddenly makes you irresistible to beautiful woman ESPECIALLY if you cannot speak Spanish it’s hard to build a good honest relationship with a woman if you cannot speak their language! If you do decide to travel here to Medellin and date please watch your drink and DONT use apps like tinder I personally know woman who scam/Rob tourist on that app it’s sad and don’t fall for woman being super friendly it’s a red flag

[@moremiaj4786]

talk about karma..... dont guys drug women all the time?

[@ironicposter-vs2ui]

​@@moremiaj4786 You're quite ignorant if you think anyone has a right to drug people. Try getting out more before you post more dumb comments like this 😂

[@corvus8638]

@@moremiaj4786No

[@anncokafor]

Basically, the same advice we've been giving to women in the US for years.

[@SameScriptDifferentCast]

These fools think they go from a 3 to a 10 in just one flight. O you Simpletons!

[@fdm2155]

When I visited last summer there are were so many older guys in the expat Facebook groups bragging their 25 -30 yr old wives. Groups of guys giving "advice" on hooking up with Colombia women in clubs. I'm not surprised this is happening...

[@JAYFRESCO410]

Passport bros getting cooked

[@tc47440]

Passport Bros thinking they can get with a foreign woman they can control. Too bad. So sad.

[@karimamin2]

Too much simpin' going on. Chatting with foreigners and telling them all about your vacation stay lol. People have to apply street smarts in every country, not just your own

[@milanimorales2645]

Holy crap. I am talking to a guy on Snap Chat from Columbia and he is rather eager for me to visit him. Thank you for reporting on this.

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

Don’t do it

[@ladycrillz]

WHy are you talking to a guy on snapchat? You can't possibly be this dumb..

[@Juuxr]

If anyone is eager to you to go to their country, be very suspicious and get the way out of it.

[@RachelScalfani]

This is why you don't try to be a passport bro...

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

Nope I'll be down there this summer. A growing number of American men are completely done with American women. My buddy only come back to America three month for business and go cold turkey with women until he goes back to Brazil. American women did this to themselves.

[@isabella6075]

@@RichBoy-dc2dqWhy are men travelling for women I thought you men were done with American women so why you still chasing women also I am not American I am curious.

[@souljaboyisbad]

Prolly Depends on the country

[@aznracer816]

Why would you even do such a thing? Be smarter.

[@gordoburrito2951]

I was almost one of these victims. Luckily as my tinder date and i were leaving the bar to enter a taxi to go to her place, an angel prosty came out of nowhere and yelled at me that my date is trying to rob me. God bless her soul. Marclea ❤

[@AG-et6qp]

Wow

[@bernardinotorres4182]

Why tf would you ever go to someone’s place other than your own hotel jezzz

[@danyelgarcia3689]

Thinking with that other head could get one in major trouble.

[@Iwantmilk0]

@@bernardinotorres4182because his little Timmy needs to relax as well.

[@richardquito5050]

@@bernardinotorres4182lol foreal especially in Colombia

[@TeaPea-jq4ib]

I visited Colombia about 15 years ago - Medellin and Cartagena and it was a wonderful experience. I went with my boyfriend. The people were warm, genuine and friendly. It saddens me to know it’s gotten this way. My condolences to the victims’ families.

[@nakking3224]

It was worst 15 years ago.

[@realistically9091]

Haven’t you heard? Money is the root of all evil. It gets worse they know it’s 2024 and these foreigners have money. Immagrints are dying crossing the borders for a reason. Everyone’s so money hungry thinking they are immortal , can’t take money to your grave

[@TeaPea-jq4ib]

I was lucky to have a good experience 15 years ago.

[@DisHappah]

WOW, talk about bad luck or being in the wrong place simultaneously. I've been to Columbia so many times. I've met so many people and even crashed over strangers' homes, entered their cars or went hiking in some jungle, or linked up with total strangers to show me around. I'm very shocked to hear this news, and I am an American living in California. I suppose it's changed for the worse since Covid. Prayers to the family and victims.

[@geneziogenezio3299]

COLOMBIA DIDN'T STAY LIKE THIS COLOMBIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN VIOLENT, CORRUPT, FULL OF BAD INTENTIONED PEOPLE YOU AND YOUR BOYFRIEND WERE SIMPLY LUCKY!!! I KNOW ABOUT MOST COUNTRIES HISTORIES FROM BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, RESEARCHES, DOCUMENTARY ONLINE AND ALSO TRAVELLING. TAKE CARE.

[@Sweatoff45]

Don’t put this on Colombia it’s not their fault that the passport bros aren’t trying to be safe in their country

[@jahjoeka]

Yes it is.

[@up-uw4op]

they are getting what they are looking for

[@huntstyle]

What a dumb take

[@msunje9862]

@@jahjoekano accountability for men mindset

[@danielamunozl]

Thank you! These men go to places even us Colombians don’t go to.

[@jasonsmith1143]

really!!! dating apps!!! I don't trust my friends and some family members WHY would I trust apps

[@SunniSide1]

Wow! This is insane!! 😢 As a world traveler, this is extremely saddening. Point taken, marking it right off the list.

[@DisHappah]

WOW, talk about bad luck or being in the wrong place simultaneously. I've been to Columbia so many times. I've met so many people and even crashed over strangers' homes, entered their cars or went hiking in some jungle, or linked up with total strangers to show me around. I'm very shocked to hear this news, and I am an American living in California. I suppose it's changed for the worse since Covid. Prayers to the family and victims.

[@missyaero]

What a bizarre comment. How many people have died in the US from meeting strangers on dating apps? Or do you not follow your own true crime 😂

[@olandsmith2660]

We have more in Miami than the entire country of Colombia 😂😂😂😂

[@DayquanDamas]

I wouldnt mark it off. I spent 6 months here recently. It's an amazing country but it does have its flaws. But every country does. This can happen anywhere honestly

[@maxstromberg7666]

@@DayquanDamas: Murdering someone on a first date is extremely rare here in Europe, so I’d say you’re pretty safe here! But I’ll know to avoid certain countries now (people here in the comments saying this is just as likely to happen to you in New York as Colombia are making me reconsider any travel to the US!). I’ll just stick to Europe, Asia, and Oceania for now thank you!

[@Yukiwodashite]

As a traveler, I will never understand why most Americans seem to turn into idiots as soon as the leave the country. No joke, I've had to save several tourists from dangerous situations that they've put themselves in, both men and women. I truly don't get it, but people just strut around like the own other countries, and then they get into a lot of trouble, either with the law or with locals. If you are leaving the country, check the state department website, do your research, and don't just go off with strangers.

[@rainman6090]

Alcohol

[@radiant2052]

Good advice. I think sometimes people travel to other countries with the mindset that every country is so much better and safer than the US, so they let their guard down. Every country has positive and negative aspects, so you have to be vigilant everywhere you go.

[@mr.prince7086]

It's the same vacation brain people get on cruise ships or when they go to Vegas. They just loose common sense

[@LittleLulubee]

True, some people do that. But it’s definitely not most Americans. Let’s give a shout out to the many Americans who act smart, responsible and culturally respectful while traveling abroad.

[@Maspets]

@Yukiwodashite Did it ever occur to you that they act like that just everywhere? Don't tell me there are no idiots in other countries.

[@sammikeiko8860]

There’s hundreds of women in America that are facing the same problem but no one is telling them to be careful, why?

[@Cookieboy70]

Are you kidding? The cancel and woke culture is very real, men are no longer even approaching women in the US.

[@msunje9862]

Right ! If anyone tells women to be careful it is seen as discrimination guys

[@revilloteoj1934]

You strong and independent, go figure it out

[@richardquito5050]

@@revilloteoj1934😂😂😂😂

[@msunje9862]

@@revilloteoj1934you men are strong and logical why do y’all need video warning y’all to use common sense

[@yourinternettia2503]

Men need to start thinking with their big head 😅

[@bubu60112]

This has made you happy I can tell. Let's hammer the victim so we can make a mockery out of "passport bros" You need to do better with your life. Every dog has its day.

[@mora103]

Colombia is not America's friend people don't be naive. Stay safe, stay aware

[@X-fd9yp]

Nope. Let them go. Passport bros please sign up and go. Enjoy.

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

I can feel the bitterness 😂

[@X-fd9yp]

@@Tearflavoredcereal nope happily married thank you. But American modern men with pookie tendencies never learn. As a woman from another country. We know how to spot the dumb ones

[@covfefe_drumpfh]

Am I supposed to feel bad for sexpats and PPbros who get unalived for thinking that LatAm is _dating on easy mode._

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

So dating is suppose to be hard? I'll take my chances overseas.

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

@@RichBoy-dc2dq Yeap

[@msunje9862]

@@RichBoy-dc2dqdo take the chances, I will see you on news in few months.

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

@@msunje9862 Why would anyone want an American woman? Y'all don't like men it seem so men will go elsewhere.

[@msunje9862]

@@RichBoy-dc2dqwho said anything about dating American ? There are so many safer counties but y’all keeping going to dangerous ones and being victims. No sympathy

[@tburton2877]

Poor guy but I will be frank he was doing too much in Medellin acting like he was the man with multiple women showing he has money , the gangs watch and use the women as bait

[@Cookieboy70]

100%. The gangs and women are working together makes for a dangerous package. The woman are experts at making everything seem legitimate, while the gangbangers are experts at setting up and executing the crime against the victim.

[@dan020350]

be gentle as a dove, and wise as a serpent

[@galaxyglow5187]

My mom always tells me this.

[@Xenomorph-kv1tv]

Passport bros are losing.

[@gaohuynhanderson]

We were always taught not to talk to strangers when we were kids but now as an adult, you gave to teach adults not to talk to strangers. It’s funny how it’s the opposite now.

[@anahitaavestaei]

I mean online dating is dangerous anywhere in the world. You should use extreme caution and take safety precaution. Tell somebody where you’re going, with whom, share a picture of your date and your location with a trusted person. Meet in a public place, and watch your drinks. Honestly if you don’t do things like that, you probably get assaulted or worse in New York or DC too, let alone in a foreign land where you know nobody. Use common sense instead of blaming a nation.

[@Chad_Max]

Nothing positive comes from south of the border…

[@neptunemike]

it’s just especially more dangerous in Colombia it seems

[@ampa4989]

These things don't happen in some other tourist destinations: Japan, Dubai, Ireland for example.

[@AA-ed6ek]

Always one of you.

[@yusafmagsi]

​@@Chad_Max at the moment nothing positive is coming from north of border.

[@BeelySalasBlair-uy5wn]

Thank you for the segment.

[@successfulMillennial]

No....let the passport bros keep at it😂😂

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

Someone is salty 😂😂😂😂

[@successfulMillennial]

@Tearflavoredcereal really? As I'm in a happy marriage? Awe you tried tho....just loud and wrong

[@Tearflavoredcereal]

@@successfulMillennial doesn’t sound like it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@successfulMillennial]

@Tearflavoredcereal I didn't ask what you think I sound like. Take your L and go bro..

[@hdtravel1]

Very scary - might be okay to visit family or known friends there - but avoid all strangers

[@memecat84]

South America is dangerous for Americans. Why take the risk if you can choose destinations?

[@tuckerbugeater]

stay in your bunker

[@dragonballenlatino9090]

Go to New Mexico, you’ll be safer there😒

[@plantsplantz2116]

Sadly, even Ecuador has become dangerous like Colombia

[@gangstaberry2496]

South America is a very big area... There are plenty of unsafe areas in the US too

[@gangstaberry2496]

@@PatternRecognitionist what does that even mean

[@sonderexpeditions]

Spent 3 months in Medellin 2 years ago. So many passport bros. Even good looking men looking for prostitutes. If you actually want to date and marry a genuine Colombian woman you need to plan to stay there longer, learn language and culture, avoid provenza, and don't go out of your way seeking women who obviously look touched up. It's not hard. Lot's of genuine women there.

[@OO9O9]

What do you mean by touched up?

[@esther3396]

@@OO9O9photoshopped/plastic surgery

[@kevinmithnick9993]

Unreal advice. Most If not all of them looking for a green card

[@sonderexpeditions]

@@kevinmithnick9993 nah genuine people can be found anywhere however I do agree with you for my own self and what I've grown up seeing in the Caribbean community which is why I personally would not risk it. It's just better and safer to date those in similar positions as you.

[@HIWHYAIWYAGD]

​@@sonderexpeditionsThanks for your comments with many details. Can you explain please to me more about avoiding "Provenza"? Its close to Poblado if I remember well. Why in specific Provenza?

[@konfyd110]

We live for pleasure and we die for pleasure. Make sure you are dealing with the right kind.

[@allengina1091]

Oh Lord. Instead of dating ? It’s a kidnapping. Kidnap for ransom.

[@msunje9862]

Ya it is Columbia, they have been like that since the 80s. Idk why people would risk their lives there but they can travel to Philippines or other safer countries with beautiful women

[@yeahokay8229]

Most of them aren’t dating in the first place they’re using the apps to find prostitutes

[@youtoobization]

The world is a dangerous place especially in the current economic environment where the poor are getting squeezed so hard.

[@lhistoireenvideo5877]

We don't have an alternate world we can run to so we can hide.

[@mattsmith4589]

How about avoid South America

[@simonstevenson6686]

And America. Actually everyone should avoid Earth. Too dangerous here.

[@ketaminefetishist]

@@simonstevenson6686 100% of all death has happened on earth

[@koohpa]

especially DATING apps in a foreign country ... its already dangerous enough smh

[@doctoracharito6469]

Matt is racist😅 he will be the first to use a dating app😂😂

[@kafaya77]

ya how about going somewhere where you're not in danger of DYING. I wouldn't go to South Africa either.

[@MusicalCamera]

Don’t resist physical harm?!? That was really written? Resist, do not go to a secondary location, give material items and run if you can.

[@dukes1993724]

I think they mean don’t fight back during an armed robbery. Just comply and give them what they want. It’s not worth getting shot or stabbed fighting for your wallet/phone

[@AieMem67]

This is so common in South America , Latin America and Mexico , It's really sad what society has become confiding in people is a really hard thing to do nowadays and most of these nations are corrupted the greatest gift our lord Jesus Christ gave us is our intuition plus look at what happened to people like Mark James Kilroy and Kidnapped Americans In Mexico

[@Ogasso]

México is chill asf. Viva México cabrones! 🇲🇽

[@user-rg9xd9mu5r]

​@@Ogassochainsaw decapitations less than chill but ok

[@Ogasso]

@@user-rg9xd9mu5r So I guess you would say the same about United States where there occur mass shootings every week.

[@cutthechicken194]

Yet passport bros have dudes believing in a fantasy 😔

[@manupveloso]

Never heard of cases of killers luring people using dating apps in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay at least

[@serenesrn3827]

Passport bros dying .

[@covfefe_drumpfh]

Good.

[@nca4794]

Stop dating in Colombia?! No, stop going altogether. It's not worth your life.

[@dragonballenlatino9090]

Stop using dating apps in foreign countries and that’s it, I went to Colombia and nothing happened to me

[@eztvlight1202]

@@dragonballenlatino9090 Same. Was a nice country.

[@Smiley957]

@@dragonballenlatino9090Ok, and a lot of people go to Colombia and something happens to them. Uncle of mine went there a while back and got robbed at gunpoint.

[@Wargutz666]

Same could and does happen in pretty much every major American city too minus the kidnapping part.

[@jesusroman249]

@@Smiley957sucks for him, but it doesn’t mean it will happen to everyone

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Men risking their lives for 🐱. 😂

[@cashmonispen4380]

I heard about something similar on Instagram from a guy who got drugged but survived this same situation. The guys who like to claim "passport bros" ya'll better be safe out in these type of countries because the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

[@yeahokay8229]

They won’t be because they don’t listen and think they’re smarter than everyone

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

My friend got divorced and lost everything he worked hard for.....I'll take my chances in Colombia.

[@missandry2669]

@@RichBoy-dc2dqHopefully your on the news soon

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

@@missandry2669 Your comment is eviI. You're the perfect example of why men are going overseas.

[@voice.of.reason]

Yes, western women will take the shirt off your back, but Colombia is just too dangerous. Even Brazil is safer!@@RichBoy-dc2dq

[@somerandomfella]

Just get off dating apps altogether ffs..

[@NemoEatsWorld]

Rip passport bros. That foreign pootang is dangerous.

[@micheleboyle3547]

I guess trying to find someone to date just ain’t worth it anymore….at least not on dating apps….😢

[@dorino9057]

This is in a third world country, it was passport bros who were killed.

[@mickeymadmouse]

@@dorino9057 whats your point lol

[@robi6317]

in 1st world countries it is

[@lhistoireenvideo5877]

​@@dorino9057 they don't want to make him the face of "passport bros" , that is why they keep using the word " dating " in the video

[@mickeymadmouse]

@@lhistoireenvideo5877 or mb they are actually tourists who wanted some fun? Passport bros go to Europe and Asia

[@carlos-ik1pc]

passport Bros taking an L 😢

[@yeahokay8229]

Big L

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

Ever American man who travel is a passport bro????

[@ty3901]

@@RichBoy-dc2dqyes. That’s their logic. And usually it’s towards black men so I’m confused why they’re calling this a passport bro when he’s Asian.

[@someguynamedmatt2907]

maybe people should just like, not go to the kidnapping capitol of the world 😐

[@MissAnkh_ah]

Wow I guess that’s it for the passport bros.

[@ASkilledTactician]

Passport bros these streets aren’t as sweet as you think they are in these foreign countries. RIP

[@MayTheOddsBeInYourFavor]

Yeah, I have NEVER felt comfortable meeting someone off of a dating site. Like you never know who is on the other end of the messages. No thank you. And then on top of that you’re gonna do this in a foreign country????

[@Dangic23]

100% personal responsibility.

[@DaneReidVoiceOver]

No one will listen to this. Men have been warned about this in Colombia for years but they believe it can't happen to them. I started going to Colombia when people warned me it was dangerous and I acknowledged the risk. These guys who go now are in denial of it.

[@msunje9862]

They are too egotistical and self centered to accept it can happen to them. They only learn the hard way so let them

[@latanyarucker9091]

Can't trust anyone at all

[@robi6317]

so negative

[@didymos32]

my heart goes out to his family ❤ this is scary..

[@grimx5772]

Passport bros thinks they will get lucky with latinas in Colombia, yet forget this is the country that gave rise to Pablo Escobar.

[@Cyndogg085]

That's so messed up!

[@davidguarin358]

As Colombian living in tampa Florida- I always tell young people To be careful where you go an d with whom - if you know a Colombian friend here in USA 🇺🇸 and you know the person well Is better to go there with that person- don’t trust people online that you can’t perceive who they are and what is their intentions Be safe my fellow Americans 🙏🏻

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Im constantly amazed at the naivete( i hate to say stupid) of some people that take these risks despite existing info about these tragedies already known. I just dont get it.

[@Cookieboy70]

Yep. Especially when each case can almost be tied to a dating app. I'm in an expat group and can't believe there are still people who defend using Tinder as a great way to meet someone in a foreign country.

[@andrewdinns1746]

they thinking with the head below the waist. Judge Judy gets it. Watch her and she'll teach you.

[@autumnsummers6599]

Passport bros

[@msunje9862]

Taking Ls😂

[@mrdiego4368]

Passport bros really put their viewers in danger for cheaper 🐱

[@graycat117]

All these thirsty, desperate passport bros gotta think twice now. Date at home like a normal person and stay safe.

[@msunje9862]

No don’t tell them to stay here, let them and meet the same fate 😂

[@revilloteoj1934]

You know this doesn't make sense right, this same stuff happen in america. You do know that right? You people in the comment don't even know what a "passport bro" is

[@graycat117]

@@revilloteoj1934 Passport bros are men from first world countries that go on holiday in third world countries looking for women in poverty to exploit or get into a relationship with, because they have no luck dating back home. They use their $50K USD salary and citizenship as a golden ticket to residency/citizenship in a first world country as a carrot on a stick to try and attract women.

[@mekareactsandreviews3026]

And all those passport bros thought it was ganna be easy

[@bubu60112]

This has made you happy I can tell. Let's hammer the victim so we can make a mockery out of "passport bros" You need to do better with your life. Every dog has its day.

[@jcwarner90]

Passport Bros are in for a rude awakening, lol.

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

Passport Bros most likely - "western women are baaad, 3rd world women are different, blah blah"

[@consuelowilches9302]

Wao horrible. I am sorry to heard all this. 😮😮😢sad. It is very scary.

[@iyfkuz1165]

I’m Colombian. Probably 90% of the cases don’t even get reported. These men are Easy targets.

[@trevorjensen2706]

How about just avoiding Columbia all together?

[@Bunny11344]

Ya I never had a desire to go to a third world country

[@mogulmade]

Colombia is amazing. Safer than the US that's for sure. I go multiple times a year as a solo female.

[@nd7434]

@@mogulmadethis person is a scammer murderer for sure.