Do you want to report suspicious activity? Are you at risk of human trafficking? Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline.

Warning Signs That Someone Is Being Trafficked

Human trafficking is a problem in every state, and in every community.

If you believe that someone is being trafficked or exploited, call the The National Human Trafficking Resource Center to report your suspicions and seek help. All calls are treated anonymously:

1-888-3737-888

Here are some of the warning signs to look out for.

Common Work/Living Conditions

Rarely allowed out of the house, unless their employer or guardian is with them

Has few personal possessions and always wear the same clothes regardless of the weather or circumstances

Lives in a location that has high security measures (e.g. opaque windows, boarded up windows, bars on windows, barbed wire, security cameras, etc.)

Seems to work excessively long or odd hours

Lack of Control

Does not have identification documents, or is not in control of his/her own identification documents

Is not allowed or able to speak for themselves (a third party may insist on being present and/or translating)



Abnormal Behavior in Public

Exhibits unusually fearful or anxious behavior after bringing up law enforcement

Avoids eye contact and speaking with others

Inability to clarify where he/she is staying/address

Poor Physical Health