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 images of cash and/or money signs, or words such as “Daddy,” “Property of ___,” or “For sale,” 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.