All of our resources are available in Romanian, but every once and a while we also make them available in English.
Our flyer titled “How to Spot a Trafficker” is one of the first we created back in early 2012.
The design of this two-sided flyer is meant to draw people in learn more about the tactics commonly used by traffickers.
We clearly state on the back that it’s not that easy to spot a trafficker. They can be man or woman, rich or poor, a stranger or even part of the family. However, all the tactics from from true stories.
How to Spot a Trafficker?
The Trafficker is creative
Like an actor, they often customize their behavior to meet the needs and goals of their victim.
The Trafficker sells dreams
The opportunities they talk about often sound “too good to be true”.
The Trafficker is vague
Their promises do not contain clear information regarding the offer, the accommodations or the income.
The Trafficker moves quickly
They make all things quick, the relationship between the trafficker and the victim progresses quickly, the proposed opportunities and decisions are often rushed.
The Trafficker makes threats
Through the method of intimidation, the trafficker uses threats to get what they want.
The Trafficker offers conditional love
They use love to control the victim: “If you love me, you will do this or that…”
The Trafficker loves money
The primary drive of most traffickers is to make money. Human Trafficking is a low risk – high reward crime.
The Trafficker is a good student
They carefully study their victim, to learn what he or she likes and dislikes.
The Trafficker gives gifts
They establish a giving relationship with the victim by offering housing, food, clothes, gifts, money, etc.
The Trafficker desires control
They insist on doing things when and how they want.
Be sure to check out our human trafficking resources available in Romanian.