
Who are the Traffickers?
Who are the Traffickers?

Who Are the Traffickers?
Traffickers can be:
- Any gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, social status, economic background, or immigration status, but also
- Members of organized crime groups
- Terrorist organizations
- Gangs and warlords
- Pimps and panderers
- Business owners
- Family members
- Service members, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, and DoD family members


Methods and Modus Operandi of Traffickers
Human trafficking is based on the deception and exploitation of innocent, unsuspecting people. Common methods used to traffic humans include:
- Seduction and romance
- False job advertisements
- Sale by family member(s) (familial trafficking)
- Recruitment by current and former victims
- Abduction
Select each method for more information.