A woman's opinion:
A) She dresses like an easy mark, or
B) She's a drama queen.
In no particular order.
If these stories are true, she's not very bright, and is repeatedly putting herself into poor situations. And she doesn't seem to be learning very fast, either.
I've traveled a LOT, in a lot of different parts of the country, with no trouble. Of course, I pay attention to what is going on around me, and if a situation seems like it even might develop, I'm out of there.
And I tend to travel with a good-sized dog...
Sue