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LOOKOUT

If you see the International Hand Signal for Human Trafficking, or any other suspicious activities, make sure to call the National Human Trafficking Hotline, or text BEFREE (233733).

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COMMON SIGNS

The following can be signs that someone may be a victim of human trafficking. If you see a situation characterized by some of these signs, please contact the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, or by texting BEFREE (233733).

  • Appear to be malnourished

  • Show signs of physical injuries and/or abuse

  • Avoids eye contact, social interaction, especially with figures of authority and law enforcement

  • Seem to adhere to scripted or rehearsed responses in social interactions

  • Lack official identification documents

  • Appear to be destitute and/or lacking personal possessions

  • Work excessively long hours

  • Live at their place of employment

  • Check into hotels/motels with older males

  • Refers to older male companions as "boyfriend" or "daddy"

  • Show poor physical or dental health

  • Have tattoos and/or branding on the neck or lower back

  • Have untreated sexually transmitted diseases

  • Are small children serving in a family restaurant

  • Are security measures that appear to keep people inside an establishment

  • Not being allowed to go into public alone or to speak for themselves

Information provided by Polaris Project

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