It might be a sign of human trafficking if a person seems disoriented, lost, and/or fearful of their situation. Or if a person acts controlling over another person, who is often unable to move and/or speak freely. Potential victims, especially younger riders, may share that they don’t know what town or city they’re in.

• Bruises, cuts, burns, or other injuries at various stages of healing could be a sign of human trafficking. The person may appear to have been denied food, water, sleep, adequate clothing, or medical care; or given food or water based on conditions they must meet. You may also witness a violent act.
• Tattoos such as “Daddy”, Cash and/or money signs, “Property of…,” “For Sale,” etc. can also indicate signs of “ownership”.

Look for signs of a controlling interaction. It could be a gesture or look from the potential controller that provokes fear. It could also be a person forcefully guided by the arm, shoved into a car, or delivered to another person who then escorts the potential victim to a different location or vehicle.

人口贩卖活动通常发生在酒店和主要交通枢纽，如机场、火车站、汽车站以及卡车站。疑似受害者到达或离开某个地点时显得很焦虑，并且/或者携带的行李极少。

Pickups and dropoffs occurring at places that seem generally unsafe for children or vulnerable individuals, including children who are homeless or who have run away, LGBTQ+ youth, and minors in the foster care system, could be at increased risk for human trafficking.

If a person has multiple phones that they are using concurrently. They may also have an excessive amount of cash.

If a restaurant employee appears to be heavily monitored, mistreated, or threatened by their managers, this could be a sign of an unsafe and exploitative environment that is high-risk for labor trafficking.