Know Human Trafficking

Warning Signs that someone may be a victim of Human trafficking:

• Being controlled by others, driven to and from locations, and escorted at all times;
  
• Being controlled and watched by others, having someone speak for them in public;
  
• Not having a passport or other forms of I.D. in their possession;
  
• Not having control of their own money or cellphone, may have more than one cellphone in their possession
  
• Passport and ID documents confiscated by others
  
• Not being familiar with the neighborhood they live or work in
  
• Being moved frequently; claim to be “new” or “just visiting”
  
• Not being allowed to contact family or friends,
  
• Lying about age/false ID;
  
• Providing scripted or rehearsed answers to casual questions; and
  
• May be in possession of excess cash outside their financial means and have hotel keys

If you spot a potential human trafficking situation you can call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline toll free 24/7 at 1-833-900-1010, response advocates are available 24/7 with support in over 200 languages or contact Crimestoppers