A digital love story turned into a nightmare for Suleika, who after months of communication with a young man on an app, woke up in a clinic without one of her kidneys. The young woman identifies herself as Suleika Estrella on Instagram and recounted her terrible experience after falling into a carefully constructed web of deceit designed to trap her through a fake profile on the application.
Suleika survived the horrific episode and revealed that the supposed cousin of the young man she was chatting with took her to a clinic where they removed a kidney. She later discovered that it was all part of an elaborate plan that left her with physical and emotional scars. Cybersecurity and public health experts warn that situations like Suleika's are not uncommon on dating apps, which have been used by scammers, traffickers, and organ trafficking networks.
The young woman agreed to travel to the Caribbean country to meet her virtual boyfriend, who even paid for her flight and sent her money. However, after waking up in the clinic without one of her kidneys, she never heard from him again. Now, Suleika shares her story to alert other users about the dangers that may lurk in the digital world, recommending security measures such as verifying identities, avoiding excessive gifts or promises, informing friends and family about plans, and using secure applications.
