Newcomer Men, Be Careful!

[legend]

The U.S. Embassy in Argentina is warning men to be careful when meeting women on dating apps. There's been an increase in robberies where victims are targeted through these apps and drugged with spiked drinks. This is known as a "black widow" attack here in Argentina. The method usually involves drugging the drink with benzodiazepines like clonazepam, which plays a key role in these incidents. So, be extra cautious and think twice before inviting strangers to a hotel or your home. Just be aware and stay alert, no need to generalize, but it's smart to stay safe.

La Embajada de EEUU en Argentina alertó a viajeros sobre el aumento de casos de viudas negras

La delegación diplomática difundió un alerta sobre el aumento de robos con víctimas captadas en apps de citas donde se emplean tragos mezclados con psicofármacos

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[Sonja]

A friend came to visit, and I warned him about this type of theft. Mainly, you shouldn’t take a stranger to a hotel or apartment. Here’s a list of the most wanted in Argentina.

El álbum de las viudas negras buscadas por la Justicia: quiénes son y cómo atacan a sus víctimas

El truco de drogar a hombres y mujeres en citas para desvalijarlos creció tras la pandemia. Cómo trabaja el equipo especial destinado a desenmascarar a las mujeres que elijen a sus víctimas en boliches, redes sociales y apps de citas.

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[Finance Prof]

I heard this is very common in Medellin, Colombia but didn't know it was an issue here too!

 

[Betsy Ross]

Some of these women look scary. Hopefully this doesn't become more of an issue here.

 

[Vince]

Some of these women look scary. Hopefully this doesn't become more of an issue here.

Very true! Those photos of the females are frightening. I laughed in the article it said it's also happening in bowling allies.

 

[Jeb Spencer]

It's no wonder that the number of people using dating apps is plummeting!

 

[legend]

It's no wonder that the number of people using dating apps is plummeting!

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Honestly, I’m not surprised at all that people are using dating apps less. At first, they seemed like a fun and easy way to meet people, but now it feels like everyone’s just burnt out. It’s not just about swiping anymore; people are emotionally drained from all the meaningless conversations and lack of real connections.

Tinder used to be the go-to app, but now even that’s losing its appeal. And Bumble, with its whole “no pressure” vibe, isn’t making a big difference either. I’ve heard from so many people, especially younger ones, that they’re just over it. They’d rather focus on their mental health than keep going through the motions on these apps.

Plus, the pandemic didn’t help at all. A lot of Gen Z didn’t get a chance to develop social skills in person, so now it’s even harder for them to connect, whether it’s online or in real life. The whole dating scene is in this weird place where the old ways aren’t working, but there’s no new solution yet.

 

[Uncle Wong]

The BA Herald had a post about the US Embassy warning. They said similar incidents in 2022 and 2023 with this.

US Embassy in Buenos Aires issues “black widow” travel alert

The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires Thursday issued an alert to American travelers willing to visit the Argentine capital given an increase in cases of “black widows,” women who drug their occasional partners to steal their belongings, particularly at bars and among users of dating apps.

en.mercopress.com

 

[Betsy Ross]

This kind of thing probably has been going on for a long time but when the economy turns you always see more of it happening.

 

[Digital Nomad]

Here is another story on the increase of druggings and robberies in BA.

U.S. Embassy In Argentina Issues Travel Alert Over Increasing Dating Drug Scams

Romance scams are increasingly becoming an issue across the American continent, especially in various Caribbean islands and Colombia, where victims—mostly men—fall for attractive young women who drug them and rob them. A recent spike in police reports shows that this popular scam has now reached...

www.travelinglifestyle.net

 

[noname]

The "black widows" are still on the attack; this time, the victim was a retiree.

Salvaje ataque de dos viudas negras en La Plata: drogaron a un jubilado y le rompieron una botella de whisky en la cabeza

La víctima, de 73 años, fue encontrada con la cara cubierta de sangre. Una de las agresoras fue detenida. La otra escapó poco antes de que llegara la Policía

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