Big Take How Facebook, Tinder and Airbnb Are Being Used for Sex Trafficking in Colombia
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Mar 3, 2025 Antonia Mufarech, a Bloomberg reporter with firsthand experience investigating sex trafficking in Colombia, joins the conversation to shed light on a troubling issue. She discusses how dating apps like Tinder and platforms like Facebook and Airbnb are being exploited for human trafficking. The podcast reveals alarming statistics, such as recent fatalities linked to these apps, and highlights the challenges tech companies face in policing their platforms. Antonia emphasizes the urgent need for better safety measures to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
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Dating App Dangers
- Eight American men were killed in Medellin, Colombia, after using dating apps.
- Some were possibly drugged or robbed after meeting women they met online.
Sex Tourism and Exploitation
- While some men sought dates, others engaged in prostitution, which is legal in Colombia.
- Some men used apps to solicit minors, highlighting a darker side to the story.
Sandra and Veronica's Story
- Two sisters, Sandra (14) and Veronica (12), were lured into sex trafficking with promises of money.
- They were contacted through Facebook and exploited by a foreigner who didn't pay.