The U.S. embassy in Mexico confirmed incidents of American citizens being kidnapped after meeting individuals through dating apps, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit. Victims faced extortion demands from kidnappers, prompting the embassy to issue safety advice. Travelers are urged to exercise extreme caution when using online dating apps, emphasizing public meetings and avoiding isolated locations. The travel advisory classified Jalisco at 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' and Nayarit at 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' due to prevalent crime and kidnapping risks. Emergency contacts and trusting one's instincts are also highlighted in the advisory.
Victims and their family members in the United States have at times been extorted for large sums of money to secure their release.
Travelers were urged to use caution when meeting strangers, meet only in public places and avoid isolated locations.
Jalisco is classified as 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' due to crime and kidnapping, and Nayarit is classified as 'Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution' due to crime.
Be cautious if using online dating apps in Mexico and trust your instincts if something does not feel right.
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