Americans warned not to use dating apps: what to know

Americans have been warned about the risks posed by dating apps after several kidnappings in Mexico.The U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara said it had confirmed the reports of U.S. citizens \"kidnapped by individuals the victims met on dating apps in recent months in the Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit areas.\"\"Victims and their family members in the United States have at times been extorted for large sums of money to secure their release,\" the consulate said in a security alert.\"Please be aware that this type of violence is not limited to one geographic area.\"Travelers should use caution when meeting strangers; meet only ..