Police are investigating the assaults and robberies of three separate men on the Central Coast on Sunday, March 30.
The three men reported being lured to meetings by deceptive profiles on a male dating app in separate incidents.
They attended locations at the southern end of the Central Coast, where they were seriously assaulted and robbed by an unknown group of people.
Inquiries into the incidents are underway by officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District.
The NSW Police Force Engagement and Hate Crime Unit was notified and has used a strong working relationship with peak LGBTIQ representative groups to help reinforce and promote safety messaging around the use of the dating app within their community.
Incidents of bias-related crimes – motivated by perceptions of sexuality or gender – are treated seriously by the NSW Police Force.
Anyone who may be a victim or witness of a hate related crime is encouraged to report the matter to police or LGBTIQ Liaison Officers so it can be investigated.
Reports can also be made anonymously online via Crimestoppers or via phone on 1800 333 000.
All users of dating apps are urged to take precautions when meeting people in person, such as meeting in a busy public place, sharing your location with a friend, asking for additional photos or a video chat, trusting your instincts if something feels off, and in an emergency, calling Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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