There are more human slaves today than ever before in history. Most people are unaware of how serious this issue is getting.
Many businesses are involved in human trafficking; there could be one right down the road from your house, school or college campus and you are not aware.
College girls are the main target for human traffickers. Not to scare you, but there could be one right down the road from your campus. It's important for you to be aware and stay safe.
1. Don't go anywhere that you are uncertain of.
There is a small business in my college town that is involved in human trafficking and I just found this out last week. If I didn't find out, then there is a possibility that I would have gone there in search of something to do.
2. Never go anywhere alone; always have a walking buddy.
Being a college student, I know how scary it can be walking to class or anywhere else in the dark. You constantly look behind you to see if anyone is following you; you have your mace in one hand and your phone in the other, ready to go. It is always a good thing to have a walking buddy just in case something does happen. It is less likely for something to happen when you are with someone than if you were alone.
3. Be careful with what you post on social media.
Human traffickers have been finding girls by looking at social media. Never post personal information or your whereabouts.
4. If someone throws eggs at your car while driving, don't stop
Human traffickers have been sitting on the side of the road waiting for cars to go by. When they do, they throw eggs at your windshield so that you'll stop your car and get out to look. If you try to use your windshield wipers to get rid of the egg, it will just spread over your windshield making it very hard to see so don't do it! If you pull over or get out of your car, they will jump you and try to take you away.
5. If you find a white bag on your car, don't take it off. Just drive away.
Human traffickers have been sitting in parking lots or along the streets waiting for people to come out to see a bag on their car. People are curious, so their first instinct is to take the bag off to look inside. When you do this, the traffickers will quickly grab you and you won't have a chance to get away. So do yourself a favor and just get into your car and drive away.
6. If you get a text saying someone complimented you, don't reply.
Human traffickers use this technique to get your location without you knowing. Once you click on the links or reply to the message it gives them the opportunity to hack your phone so that they can track it. They will find your location and follow you until they get the chance to jump you. It is in your best interest to just delete the text message.
7. Red slips on your windshield? Ignore it.
Human traffickers use this technique the same way they use the bag technique. They have been placing these red slips on windshields of cars so that you will get out and inspect it. Once you inspect it, they will come and snatch you up. Just ignore it and drive away.
8. Be aware of your surroundings.
When you leave your house, college dorm, store, etc. be aware of who and what is around you. There have been reports of women being followed in Walmart with their kids. There are multiple men following these women everywhere they go in the store. When they check out, there are men around and behind them in the line, also in the next line over. Be careful and make the manager or any of the staff know what is going on.
Report any of these findings to the police right away. Human trafficking needs to stop. Please keep yourself, friends and family safe.
