Human traffickers lure their victims by using charm, lies and deception, promising a better life and opportunities to make money. ... The intention is not romantic but to make money. The victim may be sold off or used for labour or sexual exploitation.

How do most victims meet their traffickers?

FBI investigations show that human traffickers frequently use online platforms to recruit individuals into forced labor or sex work. They target vulnerable people by preying on their personal situations, and they groom their victims online by offering fake employment opportunities and the promise of a better life.

What are the three tactics of traffickers?

Trafficking has three steps: action, means, and exploitation.