What is human trafficking ring?

Victims of human trafficking have been found in sales crews or peddling and begging rings, where they work long hours each day soliciting money or selling products such as magazine subscriptions, trinkets, or cleaning products. Begging and peddling rings may include U.S. citizens, immigrants, adults, or children.

What happens to victims of human smuggling?

They are forced into prostitution, involuntary labor and other forms of servitude to repay debts – often incurred during entry into the United States. ICE recognizes that severe consequences of human trafficking continue even after the perpetrators have been arrested and held accountable.

What should I do if I believe I have identified a victim of human trafficking?

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline, a national 24-hour, toll-free, multilingual anti-trafficking hotline. Call 1-888-373-7888 to report a tip; connect with anti-trafficking services in your area; or request training and technical assistance, general information, or specific anti-trafficking resources.

Who is targeted for human trafficking?

Traffickers target people who are marginalized or in difficult circumstances. Undocumented migrants and people who are in desperate need of employment are vulnerable, particularly to trafficking for forced labour.

How is human smuggling different from human trafficking?

Human trafficking involves exploiting men, women, or children for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. Human smuggling involves the provision of a service—typically, transportation or fraudulent documents—to an individual who voluntarily seeks to gain illegal entry into a foreign country.

How do pimps groom their victims?

Targeting the Victim They may scour specific locations such as bus stations, shelters, or local malls looking for someone without a safe place to stay or who they may be able to charm with their flattery and attention.