美国大使馆警告美国人,在墨西哥部分地区使用约会应用程序时,有绑架风险。 U.S. Embassy warns Americans of kidnapping risks when using dating apps in parts of Mexico.

美国驻墨西哥大使馆警告美国旅行者使用约会应用程序的危险性。 The U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns American travelers about the dangers of using dating apps, after several reports of kidnappings involving U.S. citizens who met their captors online. 这些事件发生在巴亚尔塔港和Nuevo Nayarit,在那里,受害者被引诱在网上与个人见面,然后被绑架索要赎金。 The incidents occurred in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, where victims were lured to meet individuals online and then kidnapped for ransom. 在美国的家庭成员还被勒索大笔钱财以获得释放。 Family members in the U.S. were also extorted for large sums of money to secure their release. 国务院建议旅行者只在公共场所会面,告知朋友他们的计划,相信他们的本能;哈利斯科州被列为3级:“重新考虑旅行”,纳亚里特州被列为2级:“提高警惕”。 The State Department advises travelers to meet only in public places, inform friends of their plans, and trust their instincts; Jalisco state is listed as Level 3: "Reconsider Travel," and Nayarit as Level 2: "Exercise Increased Caution."