Question
Why are smartphones useful to traffickers for controlling their victims?
They allow traffickers to elude authorities.
They allow traffickers to communicate with the purchaser.
They allow traffickers to advertise on the internet.
They allow traffickers to track their victim’s location and actions.
They allow traffickers to elude authorities.
They allow traffickers to communicate with the purchaser.
They allow traffickers to advertise on the internet.
They allow traffickers to track their victim’s location and actions.
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All of the above.
Briefly why:
- They help traffickers elude authorities: disposable phones, encrypted apps and anonymous accounts can make detection and tracing harder.
- They enable direct communication with buyers: traffickers and purchasers can arrange meetings, payments and messages via calls, texting and messaging apps.
- They let traffickers advertise online: smartphones make it easy to post ads, photos and profiles on websites and social platforms.
- They allow tracking and surveillance of victims: GPS, location sharing and monitoring of a victim’s messages, calls and activity can be used to control and intimidate.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call local emergency services. For help and reporting in the U.S., the National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1‑888‑373‑7888 or text 233733; if you’re elsewhere, local authorities or national hotlines can assist.
Briefly why:
- They help traffickers elude authorities: disposable phones, encrypted apps and anonymous accounts can make detection and tracing harder.
- They enable direct communication with buyers: traffickers and purchasers can arrange meetings, payments and messages via calls, texting and messaging apps.
- They let traffickers advertise online: smartphones make it easy to post ads, photos and profiles on websites and social platforms.
- They allow tracking and surveillance of victims: GPS, location sharing and monitoring of a victim’s messages, calls and activity can be used to control and intimidate.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call local emergency services. For help and reporting in the U.S., the National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1‑888‑373‑7888 or text 233733; if you’re elsewhere, local authorities or national hotlines can assist.