Kids undergoing human trafficking may exhibit some warning signs that not everyone knows to look out for. These warning signs include:
- Presenting fake IDs
- Using social media to post graphically sexual content
- Not being honest about their age
- Having physical injuries that they can’t explain
Other cases of human trafficking can involve luring targets with false job ads. In these scenarios, it’s not uncommon for the following red flags to emerge:
- Job listing overpromises or otherwise appears too good to be true
- Interview location listed as at a home, abandoned location, run-down/shady area, etc.
- Company is hard to find/research online
Periodically, people who find themselves desperate for a job or low on funds may overlook red flags. Perpetrators of human trafficking can also be those who refer someone to a job the perpetrator knows is not legitimate.
Baseline details to know about human trafficking
In the overwhelming majority of circumstances, human traffickers look to gain the trust of their targets before moving to sell them for profit.
