Americans tourists warned of increased threat in summer vacation hotspot

With summer travel approaching, officials are issuing a security alert to Americans who are using dating apps in certain areas of Mexico, warning travelers to use caution due to a rise in kidnappings linked to the apps.

On Monday, the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico shared a security alert after confirming "several reports of U.S. citizens being kidnapped by individuals the victims met on dating apps in recent months."

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