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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.
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.
“We have seen a significant increase in this type of robbery and US law requires us to warn US citizens in situations such as these,” the diplomatic mission explained. US authorities insisted this is a regular practice in cases of potential risks linked to insecurity events, large demonstrations, and health crises such as the Covid-19 emergency.
Young women target victims who are usually older in a modus operandi that is becoming increasingly common. Their preferred drug is clonazepam, it was also reported.
Poor old dudes are thinking they are going to get lucky and wake up robbed.
