Medellin Reports

[JjBee62]

I still wonder how can someone can get robbed on La 70, like I read here, not even at night, but during the day. If you get robbed during the day, you are really doing something wrong. I have been walking en el centro for hours and no one touched me. And I'm planning to go after midnight, with just enough money for the taxi, if not any, without my phone, so they will have nothing to rob.

I want to see if it's so dangerous like people say, because I'm sure it's not. They do rob, for sure, but if you don't have anything to rob, they will not rob you anything. During the day there is a LOT of police, and I have spoken with a policeman who told me they are there the entire night. Of course the night is much worse en El Centro, but it's not the Far West.

To be robbed on La 70 you must be dumb, really. There are places in Italy, and not even in the South, much more dangerous than La 70. I never felt unsafe, and I have been walking at 2 AM in the night. I went to la Mayorista at 1 AM.

I think some of you are paranoid, like the one saying you shouldn't give your phone number. LOL, to a Colombian chica. Fact is, you don't know what you are talking about.

I've walked all over La 70 and the surrounding streets at all hours. 3 times I saw potential problems, all involving the same guy, twice during the day. I had 3 guys attempt to rob me in El Centro, in the middle of a crowd in broad daylight. I saw 2 guys rob and beat a guy one night next to the Veracruz church.

No place is dangerous, until suddenly it is.

Going to walk around El Centro after midnight, with nothing to steal sounds like a good idea, if you're wanting to rate the Colombian healthcare system. You may need to rate it posthumously.

The flaw in your plan is the thieves don't know whether you have nothing to steal, or you're not giving them what they want. However, since you're obviously not a resident of El Centro, it seems unlikely they'll believe you have nothing. From about every report I've heard, including one from a girl I know in Milagro, when people refuse to give money, they get stabbed or shot.

As for the police, after about 9, they become scarce in El Centro.

Let us know how your experiment works out, or we can read about it elsewhere.

[Nounce]

I still wonder how can someone can get robbed on La 70

Which post? That area is generally fine. I don't recall people saying it is dangerous to not go there.

[JjBee62]

100% completely baseless n false story. Where's the article on this arrest, or did you hear it from some chica? I know the person who this in reference too. He is collecting info to potentially file a lawsuit against the person, quite possibly a member on this board, whose spreading these false rumors. You should not be spreading these false accusations, unless you can provide details like a link to the arrest.

Take Care, and Be Safe!

1. I am not spreading any false rumors. The language I used clearly indicates I am sharing something I heard.

2. Nothing in my report, or the follow up reports can in any way be used to identify the alleged perpetrator, unless he has been arrested and there is a news story about it.

3. The report serves a purpose to warn people about the sort of behavior your friend allegedly enjoys.

If you or anyone else feels that warning mongers against committing acts of violence in Medellin is wrong, so be it. I will not budge from my belief that mongering should be safe for all parties.

As for the lawsuit, I would love to ne in the courtroom to hear that one.

"Your honor, my client engages with prostitutes."

"Counselor, could you repeat that?

"Your honor, my client engages with prostitutes in Colombia."

"In Colombia?

"Yes your honor. The country in South America. And the defendant has said things which were harmful to my client's reputation."

"You mean more harmful than admitting, on record, he travels to Colombia to pay for sex with prostitutes?

"Umm. Yes your honor."

[Gringo Trooper]

Where's the article on this arrest, or did you hear it from some chica? I know the person who this in reference too. I'm not going to.

Discuss the details, but just simply say this is BS, and 100% completely fabricated. You should not be spreading these false accusations, unless you can provide details like a link to the arrest.

Take Care, and Be Safe!

Guy, gets 2 months in jail for beating up a girl likely won't make it to the newspaper buddy.

[Judd]

100% completely baseless n false story. Where's the article on this arrest, or did you hear it from some chica? I know the person who this in reference too. He is collecting info to potentially file a lawsuit against the person, quite possibly a member on this board, whose spreading these false rumors. You should not be spreading these false accusations, unless you can provide details like a link to the arrest.

Take Care, and Be Safe!

Apparently, a monger known to frequent Medellin was arrested at the Bogota airport on Tuesday. His passport was confiscated and he will spend 2 months in jail before being deported. He will not be allowed to return for 5 years.

Allegedly this guy liked to tie up hookers and beat them. All good, up to a point. However, he beat them bloody and at least one ended up in the hospital.

There was someone a few months back talking about beating up hookers if they gave him any problems. It would appear that's not a good idea.

[Nounce]

I've walked on 70 at lots of different hours. Never was robbed. But I can see that it could happen. I don't particularly feel unsafe there as there are usually lots of people around, even into the early morning, but still, it's very possible. I saw a guy chasing another guy with a machete in the middle of the day in with lots of police and people around. An off duty army guy took it on. And sorted it out.

It's a percentage game. It does not mean one definitely will get robbed. It is just the percentage of being robbed is higher. The bad guys can work as a team and move around in busy places so it is not that easy to spot until you become a target. They come, they find a target, then they move on to another place.

[Nounce]

The scammers also want to move the conversation elsewhere ASAP. I do not use SA, but it is the same thing on Cupid.

SD has to pay in order to message on SA but it is free for SB to message so most scammers are SBs. I also don't reply to messages initiated by SBs and that pretty much filters out most of the scammers. I don't always send my number on first message. I do it sometimes when I am lazy and I don't think it is effective either.

[Elvis 2008]

I think some of you are paranoid, like the one saying you shouldn't give your phone number. LOL, to a Colombian chica. Fact is, you don't know what you are talking about.

I have seen people using Telegram over whatsapp because supposedly it is more secure. Skype has a built in translation feature which is nice, and you can use it to get a different phone number or you could use google voice if you want.

But I have never done it and I do not know why I would. I guess if you are married something could be done, but yeah, I do not get the paranoia either.

[Knowledge]

The location of your home would not be difficult to discover via that number. That doesn't necessarily matter but we all need to aware.

I keep an anonymous cheap walmart tracfone at my home and pay about $100 per year for service. Actually I use it to monitor a security system and my furnace settings but I also use it for my whatsapp number. I have no hesitation to give out my whatsapp number to anyone. If they call the number they will learn the temperature in my home LOL.

[Surfer500]

DUO is about the largest generally available. You can find Durex comfort if you shop around a lot. I always stock up on condoms and shoes to bring back. Shoe size 48 (US 13) is considered freakishly big in Colombia.

Shoe size 13 literally doesn't exist let alone size 12 for that matter in Colombia unless your at a specialty store with higher priced shoes. I needed to buy some waterproof size 12 hiking boots and had to go to a CAT store in a mall to find size 12. As far as condoms, well good advice to bring them with you as the larger sizes like Trojan Magnums aren't sold anywhere that I'm aware of.

[Surfer500]

I still wonder how can someone can get robbed on La 70, like I read here, not even at night, but during the day. If you get robbed during the day, you are really doing something wrong. I have been walking en el centro for hours and no one touched me. And I'm planning to go after midnight, with just enough money for the taxi, if not any, without my phone, so they will have nothing to rob.

I want to see if it's so dangerous like people say, because I'm sure it's not. They do rob, for sure, but if you don't have anything to rob, they will not rob you anything. During the day there is a LOT of police, and I have spoken with a policeman who told me they are there the entire night. Of course the night is much worse en El Centro, but it's not the Far West.

To be robbed on La 70 you must be dumb, really. There are places in Italy, and not even in the South, much more dangerous than La 70. I never felt unsafe, and I have been walking at 2 AM in the night. I went to la Mayorista at 1 AM.

I think some of you are paranoid, like the one saying you shouldn't give your phone number. LOL, to a Colombian chica. Fact is, you don't know what you are talking about.

Your post begs the question how will a thief know whether you have anything of value on you unless they confront / assault you and go thru your pockets.

And cruising around EL Centro after midnight is not a good idea. Just hang around the Veracruz Church at that time and you will see what happens to you, and it won't be pleasant.

[Zeos1]

I still wonder how can someone can get robbed on La 70, like I read here, not even at night, but during the day. If you get robbed during the day, you are really doing something wrong. I have been walking en el centro for hours and no one touched me. And I'm planning to go after midnight, with just enough money for the taxi, if not any, without my phone, so they will have nothing to rob.

I want to see if it's so dangerous like people say, because I'm sure it's not. They do rob, for sure, but if you don't have anything to rob, they will not rob you anything. During the day there is a LOT of police, and I have spoken with a policeman who told me they are there the entire night. Of course the night is much worse en El Centro, but it's not the Far West.

To be robbed on La 70 you must be dumb, really. There are places in Italy, and not even in the South, much more dangerous than La 70. I never felt unsafe, and I have been walking at 2 AM in the night. I went to la Mayorista at 1 AM.

I think some of you are paranoid, like the one saying you shouldn't give your phone number. LOL, to a Colombian chica. Fact is, you don't know what you are talking about.

I've walked on 70 at lots of different hours. Never was robbed. But I can see that it could happen. I don't particularly feel unsafe there as there are usually lots of people around, even into the early morning, but still, it's very possible. I saw a guy chasing another guy with a machete in the middle of the day in with lots of police and people around. An off duty army guy took it on. And sorted it out.

As far as downtown, I've been there after the metro shuts down and all the visible police leave. That was not fun. Zombie land. Everyone is a target at that time of night unless you are a zombie too. In which case you are probably still a target.

You can get robbed anywhere. A gun in your ribs, a knife at your throat. Even in the best parts of the city. I know people that have had it happen. And know of one that died trying to defend his "stuff". On Poblado Avenue in broad daylight.

It's not about being paranoid, it is about being careful and not trying to be a hero if you have an alternative.

[MMHikeus]

Usually the phone number request is to move you to some other platform, such as Google Hangouts. They are limited on the scamming they can do on SA or whichever site.

However, with some websites, they can spoof your number then submit a change password request, provided they have your user ID. Mostly sites are using your email to notify you if anyone changes info in your account.

Just get a virtual number like textnow linked to a throwaway email. Use that number for all your down low activities, use a fake name.

[Kinosellis]

I'm not sure what makes Facebook too annoying, especially if price really isn't an issue.

It's a simple process. While you're waiting for your trip, start building a list of chicas on Facebook. You can spend 10-15 minutes a day adding to your list. Unless you are starting your trip in the next 2 weeks, you can easily have 100-200 contacts before you go to the airport.

No need to send any messages or get into any involved conversation until about a week before your trip. Any girl that messages you, keep it simple. If they do message you it will probably be something like "Hola, Como ests" (Hello, how are you?)

You can reply with "Bien. Why tu? Estar en Medellin pronto why quiero verte." (I'm good. How are you? I will be in Medellin soon and want to see you.).

You can add in a few more pleasantries, but there's no need to get too involved. Later on you can talk price and details. My negotiation tactic is simple. If she quotes higher than I want to pay I respond with "Siempre pago. " Followed by my price (I always pay). Other people go back and forth over price. Your choice.

Then it's just a matter of day and time once you arrive.

Most Facebook girls seem happy to stay 2 or more hours and most, in my experience give full GFE. I've rarely had problems getting GFE and BBBJ and never paid extra for either.

To me, there are some advantages to Facebook..

I just dislike using Facebook mostly. I usually avoid social media. I'll take your advice though. I'm visiting Medellin next month starting thanksgiving. I started trying to add girls. I'm only doing five a day. See if any accept. I only threw up one pic. I think the thing about Facebook is that it's awkward cause you really don't know these people and I'm never sure if they're working. So I'm basically randomly adding girls that are attractive. At least it feels that way.

[Knowledge]

DUO is about the largest generally available. You can find Durex comfort if you shop around a lot. I always stock up on condoms and shoes to bring back. Shoe size 48 (US 13) is considered freakishly big in Colombia.

I made it down to COL. Staying with some friends. I tried out the condoms but it was too small so it wouldn't roll all the way down to the base of my Mann shaft. Which brand and make of condom is a larger size. Because the boxes don't really specify the length of the condom.