Warning:
This page documents a romance fraud scheme associated with the individual known as Isabella Salazar, operating under the handle @isabellasalazzar. She has been reported to Bumble, TikTok, Meta/Instagram, the FTC, and the FBI's IC3. If you matched with this person on Bumble or were contacted via WhatsApp, read below.
Summary
Isabella Salazar, known on TikTok and Instagram as @isabellasalazzar with over 334,000 TikTok followers and 51,000 Instagram followers, has been reported for conducting romance fraud on Bumble under the alias Maria Isabella. Operating from Cali, Colombia, she builds romantic connections over several weeks via WhatsApp, requests money transfers via Remitly and PayPal routed through third parties, and fabricates visa emergencies at the Cali airport to avoid travel on the supposed day of meeting. She provides government identity documents to establish credibility, including a Colombian passport and a cancelled US visa with mismatched birth dates. Her public email is isabellasalazzar@outlook.es. She has been reported to the FTC, FBI IC3, Bumble, TikTok, and Meta/Instagram.
Bumble Profile
How she presents herself
She operates on Bumble under the name "Maria Isabella" with a photo-verified profile, claiming to be looking for a long-term relationship. She uses Bumble Travel Mode to appear local to victims in target cities.
Bumble profile screenshots including Travel Mode active -- used to appear local to victims in target cities.
How the Scheme Works
A repeatable pattern of fraud
Based on reported experience, this scheme follows a consistent playbook:
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1
Match on Bumble. Makes contact as "Maria Isabella," quickly moves the conversation off-platform to WhatsApp.
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Build trust over weeks. Daily contact, video calls, romantic connection, future travel plans. Sends government ID documents to appear credible.
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First money request. Asks for a small transfer via Remitly or PayPal, often framed as something minor. May route through a third party described as a family member.
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Travel plan as setup. Agrees to visit the victim. Victim may purchase flight tickets. Creates expectation and emotional investment.
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5
Last-minute emergency. On the supposed day of travel, claims a visa problem or other emergency at the departure airport. Does not travel. May request additional funds to "resolve" the situation.
Evidence
Identity documents with mismatched birth dates
She voluntarily provided the following government documents to establish credibility. The birth dates do not match between the two documents.
Colombian Passport
DOB listed: 10 August 2001
US Visa (Cancelled)
DOB listed: 14 August 2003 — 2-year discrepancy
Document Discrepancy
| Passport DOB | 10 August 2001 |
| US Visa DOB | 14 August 2003 |
| Difference | 2 years, 4 days |
| Visa status | Cancelled Without Prejudice |
Known Identity
Verified information
The following details have been verified across multiple sources. Full legal surname is unconfirmed.
Known Name
Isabella Salazar
TikTok
@isabellasalazzar (334K)
Instagram
@isabellasalazzar (51K)
Email (public)
isabellasalazzar@outlook.es
Dating Platform
Bumble — "Maria Isabella"
Associated Party
Juan Bohorquez
If You Were Targeted
You are not alone
If you matched with this person on Bumble or were contacted via WhatsApp using this identity, report the fraud using the steps below. Every report helps protect the next person.
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FTC
Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov — select "An impersonator" then "Love interest." Takes 10 minutes.
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FBI IC3
Go to ic3.gov and file a complaint. Include her name Isabella Salazar, handle @isabellasalazzar, email isabellasalazzar@outlook.es, and platform Bumble.
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Bumble
Open Bumble app → find profile "Maria Isabella" → tap three dots → Report → Fraud or Scam → Romance Scam.
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TikTok
Open TikTok → go to profile @isabellasalazzar → tap three dots → Report → Fraud and Scam → Romance Scam. Also email legal@tiktok.com.
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Instagram
Open Instagram → go to profile @isabellasalazzar → tap three dots → Report → Fraud or Scam → Romance Scam. Also email abuse@instagram.com.
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