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- You never think it will happen to you, but this evil system is running rampant. These days, traffickers are getting bolder as it is easy to hide behind masks and all of us are wearing them. In this vide, I describe in detail my run in with these heinous people. It looks different for everyone, but I hope that you can get some good advice from my story.
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I was dumb enough to go to the beach by myself because the sound of the waves comfort me and I was going through alot. I was staying literally right across from the beach. A guy came up to me and he was creeping me out when I was walking back to my room, he kept trying to get me in his car and I kept walking he drove in front of me and hopped out the car and tried to get me in the car he was saying he wanted me to ride with him to get his friend. A random granny saw me in distress walked up and was like "what's taking you so long every one is looking for you" she saved me that day I know it 💛. Women should be able to go somewhere alone and still feel safe its sad.
I was gonna say... it's not "dumb" to go to the beach by yourself. But always be aware of your surroundings, which you were! And thank goodness that granny was looking out for you too.
Never know...random granny may have been an angel :)
She knew in her gut something was wrong, bless that woman
Girl... my thoughts always.... we should be able to go ANYWHERE on this planet and be safe period.
That's the conversation I've had with my girls; when out never move around alone and always have your friends back. And the drink one; never put your cup down and leave then come back to it. Now I know why our mother didn't like us going over school friends homes if they didn't know the parents.
Ladies, stop telling strangers YOUR business!!!
Yes! Some one once gave me the same advice when I much younger, thank God!
I fell into doing this as a coping mechanism for high stress but im done thank god. Beware of pills or like she said, not drinking probably saved her- but beware of pills like meds they will put you on that take away your intuition- i had an experience that im surprised i got out of. Ive always been against those pills. My story, not here though. This shit is real and I believe young girls need to hear this scary shit more in depth than just being told what to do or not to do. My parents did not prepare me for the world they knew of, i will not neglect MY daughter..
😆 so true. Women way too trusting. I was as well, surprised I survived honestly.
In this day so many have a underlining motive.
And, women stop telling other people all about your girlfriends! Don't try set up your friend with some guy who some other random person said was, 'nice.' Be discerning. Thank God nothing bad happened here.
SO TRUE!! Were too nice! Be more like a guy he/he.
The best advice I ever read as a woman was to never be afraid to be rude. So many women are taken advantage of because they don't want to be rude. Still working on this!
This ☝🏽
I am 52 and just recently learned.
That’s what my mom tells me. Because it’s true no one wants to talk to you when you’re like that and I’ve seen how she’s been “rude” to random guys trying to talk to her and they always leave.
This is so true! Sadly a lot of people can’t take rejection though. and some women are killed for being “rude”. Over dumb stuff too, very sad
We read the same article apparently.
Whenever people start asking these things, avoid them:
1) age
2) if you got a bf
3) ***whereabouts of family members
4) ***do family members know where you're at right now***
3) ***willing to giving away free expensive stuff without really knowing you
4) ***trying real hard to convince you to travel somewhere far****
@@saraaamn army doesnt = good person stop speaking to that person
Just don't talk to strangers.
Lot of men try this bullshit all over the place ugh. Sad that family will sellout on a dime...
#2 how tf are you suppose to talk to women now a days ?!!! The game all fucked up 😂😂
@@viorosis2847 I appreciate this simple response that you gave Sara. Basically anyone can be a bad person.
Any person, male or female that decides to disclose their entire life story, personal drama etc in first 30 minutes of speaking with you, RUN LIKE HELL. I'm 45 yrs in age and I have NEVER had a good outcome with any individual that does that
Not always l. Like this is everyone from latin culture. Some cultures are like that. Not me though. I'm an introvert
@@lauraaguiar5598 everyone from Latin culture? Im 45 yrs old and think this is Furthest from truth ever- my fam is Mexican and Portuguese and are some of the most secretive people you could ever meet! My uncle died from cancer and we did not even know he was sick!!!! It has zero to do with cultures IMHO. It has to do with neediness, manipulation or attention seeking .
@@jodykurt9935 it was just a generalization. I mean it is very common and is the general vibe of the culture. If you are in a latin country, many people will tell you their life the min the know you, show you pictures and videos of their kids and they are not seeking attention or looking to manipulate you, it is just the culture. I am Caribbean, so I know is this way. I also said I am not like that, so it is not everyone in Latin culture. I am definitely latin american and definitely secretive. But most people in my country are totally the opposite. I actually get in fights with my grandma and mom because they talk to much about my life to other people and just over share all the time. I don't like it. But my mom is not doing it to manipulate anyone. It is just the way some people are in latin culture. It is different though, I guess you need to live in the country and speak Spanish to really experienced it.
@@lauraaguiar5598 It is true! I live in a Spanish-speaking country and I can say that most of them are like that, especially older people. I'm more introverted and I don't like to talk a lot so sometimes I find conversations annoying, but it's part of the culture and I already know beforehand that if I go to a bus stop or stand in a waiting line, it is a possibility that I have to listen to a person's whole life or personal problems. Luckily I always wear my headphones XD
@@indiortiz7361 Right? Yes, going to bus stop is the worst 😅. It happend to me to all the time. I moved to northen EUROPE and I am more confortable here. I don't have to deal with all that anymore.
Let’s be aware that some”resorts” are IN on these moves. Organized crimes are more common than u think.
Totally. So sad to think about :/
Woooow! In which countries do you think the resorts help? 😬
Cruise ships too.
Beyond scary the thought of that. Can you imagine all your personal info, belongings and someone being in your room!
True reminds me of that video of black women confronting a hotel manager that almsot let in a random man to come to their room and he was acting like he didnt do anything wrong. Was probably in on it the whole time
This happened to me while I was in the grocery store with my 8 year old son. The lady over complemented my outfit and I was wearing sweats 🤦🏾♀️ I turned the conversation around and asked her if she was ok and let her know that if she’s in danger to blink her eyes heavy. She ran away after I said that. The folks that “shop you” are also in danger. It’s sad 😞
Let me tell you, you are a very courageous woman because many wouldn't even think of doing what you just said. It could've been very dangerous for you and your child. Thank you Jesus that you and your child are covered under his blood and are safe. Amen
@@cheeriorodriguez5425 Amennn
Wow
Very witty, im going to use this.
Which part
It's crazy bc I'm going on 34, and I look back at my 20s, I'm very grateful for God looking over my naive, dumb behind back then. Ladies be safe out there and don't put yourself in compromising situations!😘
Same.
I don't know how my Beastie and I made it, we were so dumb!
I've tried to use my experiences to educate my children.
I say this to my hubby and my mom all the damn time I'm 34 now but when I was younger omg!I was SO SO SO STUPID on another level stupid lol I'd party my ass off anywhere b drunk on xanax not remembering how I got home ect. I would get so messed up I'd wake up in jail and bc of xanax couldn't remember what i did to get there it would come back in pieces .... me and my Bestfriend would leave during day and emd up where ever lol....my best friend at time kept me out of alot but I wasn't always with her I put myself in so many terrible situations I just say God!!! Had my back bc now I'd be a goner I thank God everyday I straightened my ass up I met my hubby started growing up lol I had all my partying out my system by 22 but from 16 to 21 I was I clubs underage had a underage dui in jail for just stupid stuff I was lucky plus 2000s were definitely a different time really now I wouldn't touch a street drug if u paid me lol to much stuff out there to OD on glad u made it through hun I know exactly what ur saying lol
THEM: "Are u a model?"
ME: "I'm a cop on vacation, and my husband is upstairs."
EDIT: This is the most attn any of my comments got on YT... The purpose is to deter these scum from young women, and for us to stay safe. Be vigilant when you're traveling. Don't be oblivious, or naive... Don't ignore your gut, or intuition. If something is telling you it's not right, act accordingly! I've traveled to different parts of the world alone, and I always make sure I'm safe. I look mean, wear sunglasses, and keep my head on a swivel.. Oh, and I don't drink alcohol while traveling abroad. Be safe ladies. Don't make yourself an easy target.
😂 I'm going to start using that
I’m using this line every time I’m on vacation 😂
But 🖕🏾cops👮♂️🐷
@@tamarleahh.2150 being a 👮♂️ is not prestigious these days or any days for that matter do your research unless you are a puppet too or of Satan
She should've left out the husband part apparently she doesn't need "a man".
Young people: do not have 35 minute conversations with strangers. And, if you’re traveling alone do not appear alone or tell others you’re alone. Thanks for sharing your story.
I’m an introvert and after 5 minutes I’m looking for excuses to leave the conversation 😂
That’s so sad though. Why aren’t we able to trust people we don’t know to just have a casual conversation or potentially make a life long friend?
It doesn't only happen to young people. Criminal scams happen to all ages. They all happen in the same way. They actually also do pick out smart people to converse with. Someone not so bright would not be able to engage with them well.
@@tatimarie8277 Less than five minutes ....
So true, had some sus situation in Prague unfolding, skedaddled lucky. Perks of being a paranoid introvert.
I'm a traffic survivor, and it is no joke. God is good I could've died in there, u are blessed if you have survived. 💜
Thank the Lord you are ok. Can you please tell us the story? If it’s too painful to talk about, I understand
God is good you made it out alive!
i am also glad you have survived also, ❤️ pls b safe 💕💕💕💕💕
I’m happy you got out and survived.
Thank God
i'm 14 and SO GLAD my parents educated me on this early on. Parents please teach your kids signs and what to do!!
My congratulations to your parents!
Pls be careful when posting your age online 🙏
Like what the other comment said, please be careful when posting your age online (or wherever it shouldn't be)
Don't post your age online it is to risky. Also brings a lot of toxic people to you as well.
When you are a woman alone don't have ear buds in. BE aware.
At least look alive and observant
So true. I've unfortunately been wearing headphones everywhere I go and with the volume high so that no one would talk to me... Sometimes it doesn't work ppl still talk to me and I'm like wtf... But I seriously need to be more observant.
@@allygrigoryan5437 I will wear headphones with the volume off. This way I appear unapproachable but I'm aware. Keep in mind simply having headphones on can make you a target, so use discernment. If you're alone at night, ditch the headphones.
Yes, I use the LG necklace headphones so they are never covering my ears
@@Itsunclegabby Smart idea! Thank you! You've been very helpful.
GIRL I am also 25 and I have travelled all over the world by myself... My master's is in criminology and my thesis is on human trafficking of males and yet I STILL did not know this! so thank you!
@Renae Hannah I feel we should prepare to defend ourselves. Self defense classes being aware of your environment I tell people I'm w my husband even when single . Carry protection legally.
@Renae Hannah will you share?
Thanks that's helpful especially when after all this covid stuff is done I'll be heading back to Australia for one year and I think one advantage of my degrees is that I am always sceptical of everyone's intentions men or women but it by no means means I'm not ever safe! Can happen to anyone!
Kerrie sometimes the people at the hotels are also are into sex trafficking rings, or preying on the guest for their own gains. SMH
it's very hard to find info on this topic
This happened to me in San Diego as well w a women “looking for a dog” and there was a guy around the way making very realistic dog barking noises. Glad I’m an asshole and I don’t like people cuz I don’t trust people. Finally my antisocial behavior came in handy.
Wtf making dog noises? That desperate? Damn
I am so glad you're okay and I really do take this seriously, but congrats on writing the comment that got the biggest laugh out of me. I absolutely cannot with the idea of a man making dog noises around a corner.
Cackling XD
It’s funny cuz it’s absurd but there’s so many soft hearted women out there.
I'm nice to most people but if I get a bad vibe from someone, I don't care who's feelings get hurt.
As women, we have to learn from close calls. We also have to listen to the inner voice in certain situations that shout No!
When I was nineteen, I did the things that young people do. I went to parties and stayed out late at night. One night around midnight, I was waiting alone at a downtown Atlanta bus stop. I had just seen my boyfriend off on the late Greyhound bus back to his NC College. It was my time to catch my local bus home. This guy pulls up and asks if I needed a ride. I politely told him no, I am fine and I was good waiting on the bus. He pulled off and went around the block and came again to insist that I let him give me a ride home. I said no again. He pulled away and drove around the block only to return once again. I was alone after midnight and scared to death. He was visibly agitated because I wouldn't get in his car. He was still insisting that I ride with him when my bus pulled up. I was glad to jump on the bus.
About 30 mins later, I get off the bus only to find that he has followed my bus for several miles. I go immediately into survivor mode. I look around for lights in house windows, there were none. I turned to him and dug into my bag as if I had a weapon. I angrily asked him if he had lost his f ing mind and demanded to know if he was prepared to get his f ing brains blown out if he took one step out of his car. He quickly drove away. I had no gun, I only had bad language and a bluff.
That was my last late night in the streets.
@F D T huh??
@F D TExcuse me, but I don't understand your strange comments. Moving on here....
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@F D T I saw Crocodile Dundee...but it does not relate to my real life situation.
@Roxx Bee Thank you for sharing your story with us. I had a similar elevator experience. I was like 15 and I was volunteering at the local Food bank for community service hours. I had just met with the coordinator lady and hopped in the elevator to go back to the ground floor where my mom was. There was this man in the elevator with a shirt unbuttoned like 4 buttons down from the top. (Seriously, is it still 1975?) As soon as I got in, I had a bad feeling. Anyway, he didn't say anything, he just looked at me in that kind of way. I was the only other person in the elevator so I decided to let him know I wasn't alone by making fake small talk. "Oh yeah, what a nice day. This food bank is great, but I hope my mom doesn't get mad waiting so long for me here. You know how moms hate waiting forever... blah blah blah" Guess what, he didn't say a word. As soon as the elevator opened, I almost ran to the parking lot. Thank God I made it!
Same, I was at a bus stop but it was daytime. The guy literally stopped with traffic all around him and asked me if I needed a ride. Let me tell you, I was tempted bc I waited an hour in the hot sun and I was gonna be super late for an exam. His intense look gave me a stranger danger feeling and I reluctantly said "No thanks". He stayed staring for a few more seconds before the traffic behind him were honking at him to get it moving. As another hour passed, I was getting irritated at waiting for the bus, and part of me had wished I let him take me -- but another part of me had the instinct that I would've missed my exam altogether & I just needed to be more patient. That damn bus finally came, and to this day I look back at my resolute patience (which I still get complimented on to this day) and thank my mother for instilling it in me. I also thank my instincts, bc if you listen to them, they'll never let you down.
I almost got kidnapped in Oakland California. 20 years ago I moved from NYC out to California while in high school. When the kids in el’cerrito high school found out I was from NYC I was instantly popular. My junior year there in H.S. My stepmom told me to never leave campus during lunch break and stay in the lunch room only. I messed up that day and didn’t listen to her. I went outside the lunch room to sit on the football field bleachers and a woman walked up to me while I was sitting down eating my food. When I saw her walking towards me she looked like she was in her late 20’s. She began talking to me and told me she goes to the high school and was a senior. She told me she knows a modeling agency that would probably give me a contract. She gave me a flyer and an open cast call to go to that weekend, then she told me don’t tell anybody because there going to get in my way. My naive self didn’t doubt her and didn’t tell my family about the flyer. That Saturday afternoon I was getting ready to go to the “open call” and left for the BART train. I was running late and I missed the train that would take me to OAKLAND thank God I missed the train. I ended up going back home and asking me brother to drive me. Before we left he asked me for the flyer and when I handed it to him he started yelling at me saying who gave you this because the location he said was a STRIP CLUB where prostitution and pimps hang out. He said they pimp and drug girls there. When I returned to school on Monday a girl from my school went missing and that same girl that went missing was the girl sitting next to me that took the same flyer I was given. I don’t know if they found her.
😮😮😮
The Bible may be an old book but it warns against ppl who overly flatter. Do not trust them.
Yes, Always trust the spirit the Lord saved you ❣
Where in the bible, please?
1 Thessalonians 2:4-6
@@HarmonyGraceElohim and many other verses as well.
Amen
AMEN 🙏🏼
Stranger: you look like a model, are you?
Me: No. (puts ear phones back on)
Lol if I could go back, that’s exactly how it would play out.
Them models are very skinny and are good at hating on shapely ladies.
@@maddumass what?🧐
deadass
@@Natalia-kp2qc the actual modeling industry is very tough is what I'm trying to say.
Situational awareness is key. I grew up overseas and have family in the military. You cannot assume everyone is out for your best interest. Do not tell people you are alone. Do not give out personal information. Make up a story about having to go meet a friend or family. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not wear anything in your ears while outside. That distracts you from your surroundings. Specially at night. Always know where your exits are. Think about how to approach scenarios. The world isn't always a safe place so protect yourself. Thank you for sharing this. It is important..Good that nothing bad happened to you.
Girl, that was the Holy Spirit telling you sex trafficking. I thank Jesus that you are safe and that the resort was willing to help. I am so glad you told your story.
Amen!
The resort should have moved her
Definitely wasn’t Jeebus 🤡
@@dump_onyoo906 even if you don’t believe so, you don’t have to be disrespectful. No point in commenting. Nonetheless, I hope you have a great day.
Amen!
Ladies, don't talk to strangers when you are traveling alone. I know we all enjoy being told we are beautiful but don't let someone turn your head with complements. Offering modeling jobs is one of the most common ways these people get under your defenses. If you have just met someone and they are telling you they will help you get modeling or acting jobs or a place to stay be wary. Most people are not so overly generous and helpful to strangers.
Tyra Banks did a whole episode of that on her show. How to spot legit modeling scouts from sex trafficking rings. I mean I was not interested in being a model...I am 5'1. But as a teenager it was very helpful to watch. The one thing that impacted me was that they use women to lure you in. Since when they go to this fake modeling agencies they see other woman there. So they feel safe and let their guard down. I was like "note taken, trust nobody. Thanks, Tyra."
Perfectly said
They always shower you with compliments. That girl had evil I'm her eyes when she looked at me, but I didn't fall for it.... They use "innocent" looking people to try to recruit you.....
if someone says im beautiful I am looking for the exit route and getting a weapon ready. Only creeps say this shit
@@saoirseL i love your name
As former federal cop who lives here, you don't go to peoples spaces or rooms if you don't know them from Adam. I don't care how nice they appear to be. Glad you are safe.
The modeling scam is equivalent to “you want some candy” for adults, I’m sorry that this happened to you and hopefully you learned to spot these people who do this
Yas this has happened to me many times with photographers and I never go to them like fuck that if I don’t know you I’m not doing it
EXACTLY
Just SICK. Esp those
Eastern Europeans
Models just
VANISH. Any
Research on the number
of Parents looking for
Their Children
In other Countries?
Too many fall for it
@Chris Piper oh wow that’s crazy and sad
The "you look like a model" scam has been around for decades. Hope you reported these interactions to the Management at the resort. Glad you are safe.
THAT line was used on me at 17.... I started screaming to get him to leave me alone. He was a "producer" and when he mentioned horrible things and expectations of "the people" I screamed my friends name who brought us to a penthouse that turned out to be a whorehouse.....
Resorts are in in it.
The problem is that she literally does look like a model though. So what if she’s walking down the street and a legit recruiter comes up and approaches her and she misses out on her once in a lifetime opportunity to become the next Kate Moss “discovered on a bus”?
There's actually another TH-camr who made a video pretty much identical to this situation.
I myself went through a horrific experience when I was only 14 years old by someone who pulled the "modeling scam" . I didn't know.. I was young and naive and I won't say here what happened, it would take too long anyway but one day I think I might make a TH-cam video about it.
@@edgarallenpwned3538 they won't go about it that way then.. I did some modeling in my early 20s and if it's legitimate, they will want to go through an agent and if the person does not already have an agent, then they will recommend you get one before they do business with you.. it's for their own sake, as well as for the safety of the model...there is a lot of liability involved and trust me, if it's legitimate, NOBODY will just randomly start taking pictures and pay you without official documents and a legal contract FIRST
MY heavenly Father, in Jesus name I pray, that the Holy Spirit covers all of us who belongs to YOU.
Amen.
Amen! Praise God!
Amen amen 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Amen!
Amen!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!
I remember a time when these 2 men that sounded Russian to me knocked on my door in the middle of the day during the summer. They claimed to be exchange students trying to pay their way through college by selling children's books. They handed me a brochure that looked completely legit. My girls were pretty young at the time and I am always cautious with any man being around them so I wouldn't allow the men to see them. They asked me how old my kids were and if they were in school (we lived near an elementary school). They kept trying to peek around me to see my kids. I got a very strange feeling and told them if I was interested I would contact them. They gave me a card that also looked legit. Literally hours later I saw an emergency alert come across the TV from the local news station. These men were going town to town in our area and targetting young moms with little girls. They were reported as known sex traffickers. I will never forget that day. Since then my husband and I have taught our girls to always be on alert. I watch every video I see pop up about what to look for. Thank you for posting this.
First of all why would you (a female) open the door yourself to 2 men knocking on your door 🤔 who or who is not raising you females these days God damn 🤦🏾♂️
@@JaideZUnique I know right? They could have easily overpowered her and took her kids. I think the only thing that stop them was they weren't sure who else was in the house.
@@JaideZUnique right that's just plain stupid.
thank u for sharing this story
@@JaideZUnique Look at the way you speak. It's gross. Secondly, don't blame this woman for opening her own door in the middle of the day, victim blaming ass. Looks like society raised YOU and these fools in the comments blaming this lady for answering her door.
My wife modeled when we were younger and I never ever let her meet with these men or women photographers alone. If I couldn't go I sent a friend.
She's lucky to have you!
Thank You for taking ur role, as her protector, to the Fullest seriousness. I LOVE men who think like u do! I want to do a sexy photo shoot for my guy, as a surprise. He's not going for it tho.... he has to be present. Ruins my surprise, but totally (further) engraves my Love for him 💪🏿😍
If anyone is booking their own work as I have in the past- this is a good test to give to check and see if a situation is safe. Anyone who does NOT have shady things planned for you and has a legitimate gig for you, will not have any problem with you requesting an escort/friend/security to come with you for you to be more comfortable, best if this person is a guy, unfortunately/obviously people do not respect women alone as they ought to. If they are totally welcoming of you bringing an unspecified friend of your choice along with you- it’s a good sign. But if they want you to come alone- red flag, don’t go. & Bless you Sir for being such a protective gentleman. Wish we were all so lucky to have a guy like you in our lives.
My mom went with me. She’d modeled herself as a young woman and was NOT having any nonsense happen to me. Momma bear!
Where can we get a husband like you
She thought you were young. Sounds like once she found out you were 25, she changed her game plan.
I never hold long conversations with strangers to that extent. That was your biggest mistake. Once you do, they get a feel for you and try to break down your boundaries, feel out your weaknesses. I’m from NYC, so I’m streetwise and streets smart. Trust no one. Glad you’re safe and well 💕🙏🏾.
Perhaps in a way the longer convo will make a person suspicious.
I’m also from NYC and this happens way too often it’s very scary
Omg could you guys share more “streetwise” advice? I’ve luckily always lived in a small town, but the downside is that I’m not streetwise at all :-(
Lol, I am originally from NY and yes ,it is trust NO ONE!! I am in a more low key location now so I have toned down a bit. My kids are little and it's like I keep them on a noose when we go out. "Stay with me, stay with me. If I can't see you, it's a problem!" I don't hear the other mommas talking like that but oh well!!
@@gracehill3344 okay I will remember this one! Thank you!
😂😂😂 when she said her husband hasn’t kissed her in 20 years😂 sweetie get out of my face
Fr💀
😂😂😂 Puuuure comedy
Yeah that seemed random 😂
Lol
Who would just blurt that out to a stranger... God and feminine intuition saved this young woman.
Discernment, it's a gift from God; when the words trafficking came into your mind it was no coincidence.
So true.
That is what I thought God is good!! He will warn us
Holy Spirit
That’s exactly what I said. The Holy Spirit spoke that to her and I’m glad she listened
I’m so grateful for your testimony, because I’m a single mom of four and I am tough but sometimes so nice so thank you. I will be more aware of red flags, etc.
It sucks that a lot of the "manners" we're taught as kids can make us targets to predators. Glad you stayed safe!
I’m glad that I was taught to follow my instincts first and that I don’t owe anyone anything not even a “hello” and taught boundaries.
Because predators made up the rules! Obedient/submissive. 🙄 People kill everything….
@@girlanonymous I was never taught boundaries. I'm the perfect target for predators. Predators target me all the time.
@@pandora117 learn boundaries
@@iprobablyhaveapoint It's hard to learn something that you were never taught. My parents purposely never taught me boundaries. They groomed me to be a target for predators.
In middle school, this old woman actually got me to assist her to her “home”. She acted as if she had just moved to CT, and that she had a daughter who went to my middle school. But I had only found out those details after I shared where I went. She said she knew the house was near but she was a bit lost. I told this black old lady that I would help her but what had me surprised when I realized I may just be murdered or sexually abused was when she said “Here we are! Why don’t you come and look at a picture of my daughter. I’ll tell her you helped me and since she’s new, she will have someone nice to associate with while at school”… I go up stairs into her home, which was a building, but immediately as I entered, this chick had sex movies on her tv. STACKED high. I didn’t see pictures of her daughter. She stood in front of the door and told me I should have a drink. I lost it in that house and she let me go but truly I was terrified and most of all surprised at how this woman had tricked Me. It was bad. My mom called me a stupid girl and her and my aunt laughed at me for even being tricked. As a mother today, I realized it was just a scared response to a very close call.
Wow! Thank God you didn’t enter any further and managed to get away. 👏🏼
This is creepy as hell! Thanks for sharing. I'll share this story with my daughter. Danger can come with ANY person!
wow. i'm so glad you're okay!!
I think it’s because most people don’t think women can be predators too. There’s more male sex offenders than female ones. But they do exist. So people need to teach their kids to just be cautious of any adult. And you were just a kid. I probably would’ve done the same. Because we’re taught to respect our elders and that women are usually safer. Which is very wrong. That’s why traffickers sometimes use women to lure other young women. It gives them a false sense of safety. So whether you’re young or old, male or female. You should always be careful, also be aware of your surroundings.
Glad you made it. Being helpful has almost got me into a lot of trouble too! But for the grace of God!!!!
Not to be cynical or annoying but my biggest fear would be the resort being in on the trafficking. Dude I’m glad you made it out 💕
That is a strong possibility
My same thought.
Thought the same thing..
Yipes... right
P.S> "Fearless" is one of the best books to read written by a female cop on how to minimise the risks of being a target through proactive body language and key tips. She worked and studied rapists/killers and came back with the science behind the types of victims they pursue and what you can do about it. One of the best books my mother gave me as a 12year old as I used to run cross country in back suburbs of brissie on my own and was always so scared when it would be dusk and I was still ages from home. Her list: 1. Walk with purpose, head high and eyes looking around. 2. Always know your surroundings and if people approach or group of men cross the road to the other side without having to pass them physically or if a single person and you cannot cross, look them in the eye. 3. When you pass cars at night that appear like no-one is in there but you know there is, look down at the number plate and make it very obvious and look back straight into the front screen, if you can't cross road, look into the side windows as you pass by it makes you intimidating to them. 4. If in a dark parking lot and need to get to car, place keys between fingers and hold them tight as they can be used to defend yourself or wave around intimidatingly. 5. Never wear earpods at night in dark or dimly lit locations, hear all sounds and know your surrounds). 6. never walk with your head down or slumped shoulders, perpetrators always go for the "weakest link" just like a predator. 7. If you are grabbed from behind, lean back into them (take a step back, try and stand hard on their foot), slam your elbow in the guts and then bring the same arm's hand up to smack their adams apple (if it is a man). This is a technique for the everyday woman.
Cant find this book...
Le sigh…. Not ‘the best’ book about sexual assault. A very small percentage of sexual assaults are stranger assaults. You’re more likely to be raped by someone you know so all of these ‘tips’ are pointless. Situational awareness is always a necessary skill to keep yourself safe but this is short sighted advice
@@ninaharris5369 I agree with you up until the word ‘pointless’. It’s mentally harder to fight off someone you know, but awareness of signals can help targets to more quickly recognise danger, even where it shouldn’t exist. Yes it’s more complex when the perp is known, but at the very least, it’s important to know as many response tactics as possible and that fighting back is an option.
What’s the author’s name?
@@ninaharris5369 No, it's solid advice, because when it is a random stranger you don't know, those cases almost never get solved. (crime mystery addict here). I also have in my own experience had 3 close calls to being abducted in my life. One when I was a child and two in my early 20's. Didn't know the people at all and was completely random. That shit is VERY real and it happens.
As a survivor of sex trafficking, I want to thank you for your transparency in telling your story. I super respect your process, thank you for educating!
I hope you’re doing well ! Always trying to speak out against this evil . It should be KNOWN . Hope you’re safe & happy now !
hope you’re doing well
God bless you triumphant survivor!
Random question but I would like to start an aviation organization to help prevent trafficking like the trucking industry has. Do you have any suggestions on how we can help as aviators? I was thinking about making training videos to educate pilots for warning signs. Any ideas would be most welcome! 💛
Thank God that you were rescued and currently safe. Thanks for sharing.
When I was working in the airline industry as a flight attendant, we were instructed to never reveal which hotel your staying at or your room number. For these type of scenarios.
Story time: so I applied for a job on INDEED and the job I applied for was a front desk position at a hotel downtown Brooklyn. I got a call from the “hiring manager” to come in for an interview. so while we were on the phone she said that the hotel is located in Manhattan not Brooklyn. I’m like well the job posting said Brooklyn why is it Manhattan now. She said they have more than opening.
So she goes on to tell me that they are a staffing company that provides staff for hotels. I asked her for the name of the company and wrote it down. So she then said yeah the hotel is on Wall Street and we serve a lot of rich men. I’m like what type of fucking hotel serves only men and from Wall Street? No tourists? No families? No women?
Then she says that she knows who to hire based on how they look. I’m like so fuck the whole resume huh. She asked me like 5 times how old I was. She was like you are 18 right? So she made a time for me to come in for the interview and we ended the call.
I googled the name of the staffing company and it doesn’t exist. I googled the address she gave me and it’s not connected to any staffing company. I did a phone reverse look up The number she called me from was her cells phone not a business phone.
I never went to the interview. I realized she was trying to prostitute me to wall street men. After I realized this I temporarily deleted my Facebook account because she had all my personal info and didn’t want her to put a face to my info.
Thanks for sharing this story Marie, this definitely sounds like a trap. So glad you had the discernment to get out of this. What a shame that this goes on right under our noses.
Thank God you trusted your instincts🙏🏾
So scary. Was this a fairly recent event? Because I’ve been job hunting and have gotten some iffy vibes with certain indeed posts. To the point where I’m scared to even call and collect more info.
@@teapoodle3977 yes it was very recent. Some job posts even try to get your information such as email, address, phone number and name to do identity theft. If your email and phone number on your resume is linked to let’s say you Uber account or bank account or other government accounts like unemployment they would use your email and hack your accounts. They tried to do it with my Uber account and I had to change my number and email address.
@@teapoodle3977 do you think indeed job posts are sketchy?
Your friends in school can be the ones luring you into being trafficked. That is what happened to me. Beware of everyone, including your so-called "friends." Never go to a party and leave your drink unattended, if you do, get a new drink.
What happened. Guess I'm glad I have no friends.
@@angieang26 What happened to me is that I just got together with the wrong crowd and was coerced into things, we call it "conditioned." Its typically by one main person.
my grandmother ALWAYS taught me and my mother that
My mom always told my brother that when he went away to college, I was just a kid but it always stuck with me
@@julesj5853 Did you ever report it? If you don't mind me asking? If not thanks for sharing, you are giving good advice. I know it to be true and be reminded. TRUST NO ONE WITH YOUR DRINK AND WATCH YOUR DRINK.
This happens often in Walmart parking lots. Another story happened two years ago. I look a lot younger than I am. My friend and I went to get some groceries to do a catering event and we noticed a white van. It kept circling the parking lot. When we came out the store, there was a random woman trying to talk to us and kept following us. I told my friend listen, the white truck is coming towards us, let’s go back into the store or we have to talk really loud to get others to notice this lady is up to no good and so is that white truck. We literally started to get loud and told the lady we didn’t want to talk and had shxt to do so stop following us and ppl started to look our way… she quickly walked away and the van drove off quick!
Once a stranger comes up to me and tries to over compliment and asking me about my life or personal questions. RED Flag. We have to know this isn't being paranoid we have to know that any stranger asking you personal questions being overly nice isn't normal.
Sometimes, they won't ask about your life. Sometimes, people have already been watching you for a long time. That's what happened to me. Sometimes, the interactions are so subtle that you barely have time to react. Just stay aware at all times. Remember that women and children can also target you.
@Zelia Yorks after I had the same man come up to me almost every time I went to Walmart for an entire year and always acted like he was meeting me for the first time, I started noticing other encounters with different people all at Walmart. I remember one time going at night by myself and seeing some creepy looking man in the corner just watching me while I unloaded my groceries. I've had people take pictures of me, point their phone toward me like they were recording or something, and etc. All at Walmarts in the area I lived in.
@@kariboothaGod he can be trying to talk to so many people he forgot who he already talked to that's why every time can be a first time to him. You get to understand that to him its just a numbers game.
@@kariboothaGod can you please give examples when woman and children are used.
This happened to me today while I was at work! Two guys were asking if I talked to my parents, what my last name was, where I’m from, to pull down my mask and I’m so scared to go back to work
The thing for me is that they kept adapting their stories. The man with the girl came up and said how his daughter was interested in modeling but he owns a modeling company? That didn’t fit right. And then that lady had every opportunity you could want and kept saying so many things. Weird. But in the moment it’s so hard to recognize that. So much is hind sight and for too many it’s too late. So glad you were safe. Those of us who are like this - people pleasers - need to learn to be rude to be safe sometimes.
always be "rude" if you need to! also it's not rude if you protect yourself :)
Exactly. I am a people pleaser as well, and I am almost 50, but I hate to be rude. I need to start being rude myself.
Yes, be rude.
If you are mistakenly rude to a genuine person you can apologise, but if you get in trouble trying to be nice to someone it will be far worse than if someone was rude to you.
smh damn people can't even be gorgeous in peace without sick ass people trying to steal your whole being.
🤣💯
ABSOLUTELY! This comment right here! I agree 100%!
You’re so right. No joke. I’m a single mom . It sucks bc it’s like I’m on edge like u trying to date me or u trying to use me for something or try to get to my child ?? Fuhhhkkkkk that. I’ll stay solo and be safe . Ppl are such liars anyways
Also in the future GET THEIR NUMBER . I also learned that the hard way.
@@helenvalentina2775 lmfao! that's how you do it. there was a student in my campus that tried that with one of those and that scared him off
When I was probably 14 years old, i was walking down a dark street, and this older guy asked me to help him to wrap a gift. It was around Christmas time, and he said his horrible at wrapping gifts. As the naive helpful kid I was, I went over there and helped him wrap his gift that was placed on top of his hood of his car. I had a bad feeling as he went behind me, and I felt something bad was gonna happen. Then we saw some people walked by, and then he acted nervous and I was done wrapping the gift. And I left with no problem, but had the worst gut feeling before my angels happened to walk by us. I was so bless that those people happen to walked by at the right time, or I think the worst might have happened to me. Don’t be so trusting & always trust your gut!
Wow! Thank you so much for your testimony! Be blessed!
When those words “sex trafficking “ popped into your mind, and you don’t even know how you thought of it... call it intuition or call it a whisper from God, Thank God you listened and started searching for information. With the information you had gotten from them and gave the hotline, I hope and pray that law enforcement has been able to find them. At least you were not their victim.
We should all trust the little voice in our head that we never listen to a little more. That and our gut feelings are instincts listen to them especially in these trechorous times.
The still small voice of God...
That's exactly what and who it is. God still speak to us...we have to be willing to listen
@@jatashiejohnson7372 love you.
So true!
I have had more than 1 incident, in Walmart and the parking lot. 1 time, when I walked in the store, saw a man up at the front of the store, did not think anything of it. As I walked around the store, I see him again, he says "Your hair is pretty", I say "Thank You", still not thinking anything of it. As I continue around the store, I see him again. Then at the check out, I am checking out, and see him again, this time he took my pic with his phone and I then see him send it to someone. Ok, so now I'm scared. Go out to my car, there is a flyer on my car, look around, no other cars have a flyer. Jump in my car and hauled ass. By the way I am 63 years old, not a young girl. I also live in a small town, no one thinks this kind of stuff happens in a small town. Beware of your surroundings all the time!
I actually took an offered ride from a young murderer who saw me in a bar.
He had to go to his house first.
His GIANT, Werewolf-like roommate was there.
THEN, the LANDLORD showed up, and I escaped attack in the house.
I recently watched a documentary about a Hispanic young and pretty woman who was lured into sex trafficking and she told that there was a 60 year old woman who was victim of this horrific crime as well. Some pervert crave on older women as well.
@@airam-sj2172 OMG!! Never thought that!!!
When u hear a voice tell u something out of nowhere, that’s the angels of God whispering to u.. thank God u listened ❤️❤️
I heard that voice once and it definitely was not me! It was saying “danger, danger, danger!!!” A man walked by me and I knew to watch out for him. I ended up safe but it was truly remarkable.
or if you're not religious it's your gut feeling/instinct
spirit guides
Yes!!
@@bubblegumlipgloss_9614 you don’t have to be religious to believe in God
PSA: I live in Orlando, Fl (born and raised here) and let me tell you, the danger you will face here. I can say without a doubt that when I was 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 27 people have tried my life. There has been someone at every age who has tried it. At 15, it was a police officer. At 18 I was followed with my little sister and We had to hide in bushes. At 21 a man was following me and some people called the cops because he had been following me for a while. But I did not notice it. The cops took me home. At 22, I went to a nightclub (I don't go to nightclubs but a friend asked) two men try to grab me while I was chilling but my friend came up. At 25 several attempts actually because I lived alone. At 27 I was got for a run and a truck stopped in front of me and a man got out to approach me. I kept running. There's been other times, but be safe. Especially in "tourist" areas.
The devil is a liar!! This is not normal, your life will not be in danger, and you will not live in fear, in Jesus Mighty name. Pls pray against spiritual & physical attacks in your life. When I was younger, I faced a lot of dangerous situations as such so I can truly relate to you...
I hate to say it but trust no one but your inner voice (aka Holy Spirit), be confident and self-assured in your actions esp. in public, talk louder than normal when with strangers to discourage their efforts, make sure you're always aware of your surroundings, never leave a party alone with a man, stick with your female friends (if you come together, leave together), never leave your drink then come back to it (this is how people get drugged), never bring a man or female you just met over to your home (meet up instead), even be careful taking Uber or Lyft (never have them drop you off at your exact address AND do not talk too much), don't go jogging at night or early morning in secluded areas nor wear ear plugs while doing so...many of these things are part of the "girl code" that many young women have abandoned but they work. It may seem extreme but better safe than sorry!
Much love & stay safe!
For some reason I'm scared of Florida, that's one state I won't visit. It's just that strange things happen there and strange people live there. I have heard some horrible stories that have made the news. With Disneyworld being in Orlando there are probably a lot of sex traffickers there too.
I've noticed that my druggy grandma and her buddies LOVE it there and also get in the most trouble. The only good thing I know about Florida is swimming with dolphins. Anyhoo the US is big, maybe you should move to another state especially if you want to start a family one day.
@@trulyblessed2420 its normal in the south where 2500 new cases of young missing blacks happen every year. It also happens every Latin country outside of US at alarming rates. I can relate. It has happened to me at 14, 16, 19 and 26 in of my nyc years
Oh my gosh this is SO SCARY!!! People are beyond nasty!!
When you travel never tell anyone that your American and never give anyone your personal information
You can tell an American
@@lisasmart8062 no
Well you don’t have to tell Them, because they’re going to know soon as you start talking!
@@lisasmart8062 and you are very right my dear!! I am in another country right now myself and I didn’t even talk and they were already knowing, one vendor lady even asked me where I was from in the market!! I asked a friend that was with, why did she do that, and he said because you stand out! They can tell by your look and how you’re dressed, even if you don’t speak first!
@@luna_guardee9139 but but.... I thought all Black people look alike!!! That’s what they say!😂🤦🏽♀️
I live in San Diego and recently I had a strange thing happen to me. I thought it was all in my head, but now that I've watched this video, maybe my intuition was right. I was walking my dog at a college campus that was empty because of COVID restrictions and I noticed a young girl with an older creepy guy driving around the parking lot in circles. They kept doing this for a while. Eventually, I forgot about them, and I started walking on a different side of the campus which was pretty much secluded. Suddenly, I see them again and they pulled up and parked right next to me. There was no reason for them to do that. I took off running with my dog and ran into the campus and hid. I don't know if they were bad people or coincidentally pulled up next to me, but the guy in the car was creepy. He gave me a bad vibe.
I almost got trafficked in LA years ago, I overheard someone asking another person how much they would pay for me. Let me tell you, you take your personal autonomy for granted until something happens to make you realize it could all go away in an instant.
😱😱😱
Same here! They didn’t know I can understand Korean ( this is before K POP was a big time hit in the US). I heard them saying, “ I think we have enough girls. That’s about $30k easily. “
This happened to me leaving campus one day.. I had seen a middle-aged woman walking up to other students and them just walking away from her. When I got to where she was, she asked me if I was leaving campus and I said yes. She asked if I would give her a ride downtown (only a few miles away) and I said sure. She said she was at the hospital (across the street from campus) visiting and was headed back home. I didnt see anything weird about it at the moment. It was an extremely hot day outside and she was a bigger lady who wasnt in the kind of shape to walk that far in the heat.. and helping people always makes you feel good, ya know? But it got weird extremely quick, and my dumbass still went through with it. When we got to my car she noticed a booster seat in the back.
Lady: Oh, do you have a kid?
Me: Yeah, I have two.
L: Where are they at now?
M: Daycare. (At this point, yes I'm being extremely short with her because I start to feel extremely uneasy all of the sudden and her questions are just hitting me weird.)
L: That isn't cheap. Who pays for that?
M: My fiancee'.
L: Its really hot out today and I dont have any AC at my house. Can I come to yours?
At this point I'm all the way freaked out. I dont even know this womans name. Who asks a stranger all these questions?! I'm literally brainstorming on what I'm gonna do if she pulls a knife or gun on me.
M: Uh, I'm actually not headed home I have some errands to run. (We are downtown at this point) Where exactly did you want me to drop you off?
L: Oh, just keep going and I'll tell you to turn.
We pass a few streets and she has me turn onto a side street. She tells me to pull over and she just sits there for a second looking ahead. I look up and I see these two men coming out of an alley towards my car and she is sllllooowwwwlllyyy opening her door.
I laugh at this part looking back... but my body is screaming for me to just GO! These men are coming closer and she is just sitting with one leg out of the car watching them walk towards us. So I just freaking GO! This woman rolls out of my car. And I just book it out of there. Didnt even look back.
That was 8 years ago and I still feel it like it happened this morning. Definitely one of the most scariest moments of my life. I can't imagine what it feels like to actually be trapped in that situation with no way out.
OMG!!! Thank God you were delivered from that situation! Praise Jesus Christ, she didn't have a weapon!
You may be experiencing PTSD. I had a somewhat similar situation but thankfully I was with a friend and the woman legitimately needed a ride but I'll never do that again. It's too dangerous these days. We live and learn...
That's terrifying
You were lucky and acted quickly which probably saved you from harm. It's sad we can't trust anyone nowadays.
Wow☺️☺️
@Fade XD I definitely chuckle when I think about it.
Sometimes I think, what if I just took that whole scenario wrong and overreacted... like, did I traumatize an innocent lady?! And that in itself is pretty funny too I guess lol
I am so proud of you for coming forward with this. As a proud father of two young women, I totally plan to share this with them. So glad I came across your video and thank you.
We need to look out for one another and keep each other safe! I have two stories.
1. My best friend and I went to see a show at this club in San Francisco called Ruby Sky. We didn't drink at all that night, but we were in a lighthearted silly mood, hyped for the show to start. We probably looked as if we were drunk because of the energy we had (Redbulls 😅) when taking silly photos 📷 🤪. We get approached early in the night by a guy with a Slavic accent and a girl (who I don't recall speaking). He says it's his gf and we small talk. Soon after, his taller friend shows up and the woman basically disappears. They ask us what kind of drinks we like and offer to buy. We were playing nice and say, oh vodka shots. They say, oh, that's perfect! We walk over to the bar and my friend noticed the drinks were already poured. I hadn't picked up on that part, but I was fully not going to take a drink from a stranger anyways. I look down in the shot glass and it had something weird floating in it, like a piece of weird thin ice 🧊 that hasn't melted. They are trying to continue talking to us the whole time and watch us drink it. We were both sketched out for two different reasons. They go on to tell us they'll "find us later on the dance floor" and that "I'll take her" you can have "that one"....literally said that in front of us b/c they assumed we were drunk. We whisper to eachother abt our observations. She decides to fake spill her shot out "because she's too drunk" and I forget what I did with mine. They got mad that she spilled hers. We were so shook up by the whole thing. It ruined the night tbh. The whole car ride home we just kept going over the details, reaffirming our belief. We dodged a bullet, but we also felt really bad that we didn't have the sense to call the cops or do more. They could have tried the thing on the next girl 😔. We did tell the security guard and he asked us if we wanted them thrown out. While sitting in the lobby, we saw the men leave, so hopefully they left for good.
2. I was walking home alone at night in my college town. I was hyper aware of my surroundings and knew there was an adult man walking 🚶🏼♀️ 🚶♂️ behind me from a short distance. At one point, he hid in a bush. At the crosswalk, I passed a girl walking the opposite direction (towards where I last saw the guy). I stop and tell her and she immediately turns around and walks with me, back the direction she came. Sisterhood is a beautiful thing.
Thank you for sharing. I survived human trafficking and am on my 1 yr anniversary of being out. It is a massive struggle trying to rebuild a life after trafficking, but being patient with myself and kind to myself is most helpful. It takes guts to share any stories about trafficking, I applaud your bravery and wish u all the best.
Im sorry this happened to you 😔
Love yourself. ❤
Praying for complete healing for you from the Lord 🙏❤
Thank you for Sharing.. please know God loves you and will restore your broken pieces if you let him.. I am sorry this happened to you..your testimony can helo a lot of people out there.
You’re a goddamned warrior.
I don’t even carry on conversations with strangers.
Strangers are going to talk to you cause of your looks regardless. Not me probably. You just got deal with it..
That’s right
Yes you do
Yuep same here. I'll look them in the face for like a mental picture and that's it
I was about to say I would have never had that long of a conversation with a stranger trust no one😐
When I was 15 years old a man tried that same shit on me....at the bus station. He told me he I had the "the look" (which I did Not lol) He told me to get on a different bus with him and he would take me to "the studio".
I was 15 and I was a little flattered because I had actually recently been in a pilot for a show that fell through. But I had a Hella Bad Feeling about this guy! He was super pushy and nearly tried to force me to get on this bus with him.
Thank God I trusted my instincts and screamed "I SAID NO!!!" and ran to my bus.
Dont Ever Trust This Bullshit
You missed your chance to be a star.
Predators have been using the same tactics for almost a hundred years. Agatha Christie was using it in her mystery novels way back. Look up The Body in the Library.
@@LordsofMedia are you okay?
This same system applies for other situations. An example: I use to work in a decor store. One afternoon a couple came in and started to talk to me about decor. Shortly after the man walked away, while the woman continued on with me about her decor questions. We went into the corner of the store where I could help her pick out throw pillows and curtains. It was a slow afternoon, as in basically no one in sight, and there was one other employee working with me at the time. The woman eventually got her involved with the pillow and curtain convo so we were both distracted. Meanwhile, the man was raiding our office and eventually left the store with our purses. He tried to break into our safe with no luck and resorted to our personal belongings. Her behaviour was overly polite, and she acted very interested in what we had to say. She also talked a lot about herself / her life, in the same manner as you described. These people act SO nice to you, so you trust them, as you said. The same system can be applied in various situations so just look out for those same signs anywhere and everywhere.
Also want to add that I’m happy your safe and sound and did the right thing by reporting them! Your story will help others!!
Great point!!
Your story reminded me of a time when I was 16 and was approached by a woman holding a baby outside of a grocery store. She was very kind. She struck up a conversation asking if i had ever considered dancing because she believed I was pretty and would be good at it. She asked my age, complimented me on my looks, stated that she had a "job opportunity" that would earn me a lot of money very fast. I was only 16 so I was attracted to the idea of making money quickly. I asked, "What kind of dancing?" She said it was just dancing, very professional and safe, all managed at their place of business. Then a man appears next to her. She tells me he was her husband and the manager of the business. I explained I was only 16. She said it was fine, they'd be able to work around it. She asked for my number to meet up later that evening. Now keep in mind this was the late 90s so I had no cell, only a beeper lol so I gave that number. I'll admit I was very insecure and had low self esteem back then so the idea that someone saw me as pretty really fed that void inside. My beeper went off around 10pm and all of a sudden, I panicked thinking of my family. Wondering what they would think if they saw me "dancing" or whatever it is they were trying to have me do. And I couldn't do it. I never responded to the message.
Was this sex trafficking? The woman seemed very sweet with her baby on her hip and her husband beside her. It all seemed ok. But it was God who kept me from danger I never even understood.
sounds like some type of trap
Lainey Lane, She can't approach you in "ho clothes", or you'd realize what she's about; just like he's dressed "square", so you feel, 'Oh, they're just a sweet couple with a baby, offering a random 16-year-old outside a corner store, a "dancing job making lots of fast money", cause.. there's a shortage of 20-year-old exotic dancers all of a sudden?'
The baby thing was to make the approach innocent looking. The woman n her "husband" are looking to recruit young girls for behind the scenes dancing. Stay Alert!
Yep, definitely a trap. The baby was there to make you feel safe. You were very smart to not return that call.
Its possible she was helping plan your kidnap...possibly for her husband🤢🤮
I was a victim at 20 for 3 years. I didn't even know it until I got out. Here I am 30 and men STILL target me. Age means nothing. You just have to be smart and know the signs/red flags.
You'd be surprised who'd be in cahoots with them, the resort, law enforcement, "friends"the list is mind boggling....very very sad 😥.
So, so scary.
Judges, bail bondsman company
Yes I have a friend who wad raped/beaten at a Time-Share Resort. Come to find out several other women had been raped at this resort, and it was done by the person who was Security.
Try to find out how often crimes occur where you are staying. Beware sense these places benefit from the tourist industry they often cover-up that type of information.
Doreen Newman, people make enough money with illegal activities to BUY RESORTS. If they own the resort, it's nothing for them to have people trafficking young women who come there alone. They have your name & info; they can look up: "Are her parents alive? Any siblings? Anyone who'd come looking if she disappears?"
When she said “men have already taken 16 pics of me probably” while sitting at a pool....I just thought how sad that you can’t even sit at a pool wearing a bikini (which is totally normal) without someone approaching you or talking random pics of you without permission. Ppl are messed up and social media allows ppl to think they know you and are allowed to act like you’re already friends.
Idk, it’s just a messed up world.
What? So a woman wearing a bra and panties outside is not supposed to garner attention from men...it is natural for us to interact, we are a social species.
At any given moment people could be taking unsolicited pics of you and distributing them to god knows where. People are sick
@@ututheavenger why it has to be sexual? They're in swimsuits for a reason, to swim lmao. Sure, people will look good but that doesn't mean you can take pictures of them or watch their every move. That's creepy and disgusting.
@@MaddieMimi You said..."why it has to be sexual?" Because sex is life, and you exist because of it. Any heterosexual man WILL look and possibly be aroused by a female's body if he's attracted to it.
That's why I teach modesty in our outerwear to my girls. You're inviting predators. yes, it is your right to wear what you want.... but you said it right. .. the world is full of sickos obsessed with sex in the wrong way and we feed these sickos with what we wear. Predators are looking you up and down and sizing you up to see if you're the ideal type and age for their sick customers. Not saying be frumpy... Just saying be mindful. Some things aren't worth being a target. What's even nastier is virgins are sold for thousands of dollars. May they all meet the swift wrath of God... even those in the grave will resurrect to his wrath. Not one will escape.
that voice in her head that said "Human Trafficking" ? yeah, that was GOD.
Yes, it was
A.M.E.N.
Most definitely! The voice of the Holy Spirit...the still silent voice, but you know that you know!
God bless for being brave enough to tell the truth! ❤️
Not god.. it was her instincts.. there is no god out here.. it's just you and yourself.. where is god when these other sistas are captured 🤔
That was God that spoke the word “sex trafficking “ in your ear. I thank Him that you listened and that you are safe
No, that was instinct. If it was God, then he sure is selective about who he warns, considering millions get trafficked every year.
@@YourMajesty143 I’m not going to argue with you because arguing gets people ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE! All I will tell you is God IS real and I pray that you try Him out for yourself, then will you know the Truth. Have a blessed day.
The fool has said in his heart, there is no God Psalms 14:1
@@YourMajesty143 you know some people don't listen to God's word.
@@serenapalmer1220 - Your bible is full of scientific inaccuracies, it's got talking serpents, dragons, behemoths, giants, and other imaginary creatures. Not to mention all the hypocrisy, infanticide, misogyny, slavery, war, and revenge. That's not a benevolent deity, at least not one worth worshipping -- especially if he has to bribe us with heavenly "rewards" and threaten us with punishment. That sounds like a tyrant. If I can't excuse tyrannical behavior in a flawed human being, why would I excuse it of a "perfect" deity that should know better? The rewards aren't even worth the bargain. Apparently, heaven was too boring for Adam & Eve to stay out of mischief, even angels have "fallen". If there is a higher power, it's definitely not the completely problematic Christian God. Even if he was, I couldn't be tempted to glorify a dictator in the sky. How do you know that this isn't a test to see who are the ones who are so gullible that they'd ignore red flags like "rape" in the bible? What if the test is to weed out all the blindly-worshipping idiots & save the ones who are willing to challenge immoral behavior -- even if it meant infinity in hell. Wouldn't that be ironic? If all the questioners & critical thinkers ended up getting a pass in heaven, while the rest of you are doomed to repeat life on Earth for eternity (the REAL hell). That seems like a way more plausible test by an intelligent BENEVELONT God, not like the con artist you believe in.
@@angieang26 - They're all hypocritical cherry-pickers. None of them have read their book front to cover, bc if they did, they'd have left a long time ago.
I started dating a guy. He was real smooth talking telling what you wanna hear,smart...one day I decided to look into wallet he dropped. Memorised the name looked it up later at home. Big surprise he was on country wide warrant for human trafficking.😑Listen to your gut.
You memorized his name or the wallet? Omg that is so scary. A human trafficker right in your face too 😔
So u were hanging out with a man u didn't even know 😒
💀💀
Ok I would believe this story except that you were "dating" him and "one day", meaning you have been with him for multiple days dating, you picked up his wallet, "memorized the name" and looked him up??? Do you normally date men for days without knowing their name?
Some dont snatch you right then they will play the waiting game to gain your trust to get you later.
I was once encountered by an older man who saw me drawing, and he said he wanted to buy/build me a whole studio. He tried to convince me to move in with him.. Said I could pursue all my art dreams.
So glad I have trust issues, because to me, every stranger is a r*pist killer until proven otherwise. And that comes from a place of past trauma, it's not unfounded.
So scary...
I don't trust or talk to anyone in public i go do my thing and if that's shopping or jogging or at work I'm antisocial and a loner i don't let anyone approach me to make small talk because I'm not very friendly neither and once I'm done shopping or whatever it is I'm back home and you are beautiful
I honestly wish I had more of your personality, because being too friendly can lead to trouble haha. Thank you for the compliment
@@katrenathings just be safe and don't trust anyone or anything anyone is telling you and get yourself a knife and some mace and carry on you i carry a little knife with a clip on it and I clip it on my bra strip just to be safe
@@Boricuagoddess0831 the knife clipped to your bra is a really good tip- glad you mentioned this.
Same. When I go out I wear headphones because I'm in this world but not apart of it, basically a spirit amongst everyone and I like it this way. If someone approaches me my intuition is on point as to who has alternative motives and who is genuine in their approach. I watch way too many crime shows to be trusting everyone lol.
YEP. SAME!
That was the Holy Spirit tryin' to SAVE YOUR LIFE!! I'm glad you listened.
Right those little feeling she had and when the term "sex trafficking" popped into her head.. that was God trying to help her
Amen!! That’s exactly what it is.
stop diminishing her intuition and power and give her credit for saving herself. victims should not wait around for a holy spirit to save them, they should take the initiative to save themselves. terrible things happen to believers every day so don't act like this is proof of some holy spirit smh
Right? I'm telling you, the Holy Spirit and Jesus are the only things that can be with you 100% of the time, and they are wonderful guardians. Even when bad things happen they help you get through. God is a real entity but often he can only help us if we choose to let him, it's sad that our world is encouraging people to push him away.
Thats exactly what I was thinking! It was God telling you who they were and protecting you from them. Thank God you are okay and you lived to warn others. 🙏🏼
The conversation lasted way too long! Never feel obligated to listen to anyone- generally people use flattery for a reason
I live in San Diego and it’s known we have one of the highest rates of human trafficking- doesn’t seem like it in the surface. Glad you are safe and listened to your inner intuition.
Girl. The reason why the word came to you was because of the Holy Spirit. He completely protected you.
This is proof that God is real, the Lord protected this women a miracle! Amen and God Bless you
AMEN!
Ammmennn
The holy spirit!!!!!!
No, that was instinct. If it was God, then he sure is selective about who he warns, considering millions get trafficked every year. That's not a benevolent God.
I want to point something else out! If there is paper or something on your windshield or someone tries to hand you a business card or something, do not touch it with your bare hands!!! Sometimes people put drugs on it and it makes you drowsy! Just pls be careful everyone ☹️
Yup! Or as a distraction to keep you outside your car so they can come up on you. They put rubber bands on door knobs for the same reason (or to mark homes as "easy targets" such as women living alone.)
wtf!!!!!
Yup, I was at a gas station after work a few years ago and this 30 something yr old woman kept trying to talk to me abt her business and give me her business card. She literally put it in my hands and once I left the gas station I dropped it and cleaned my hands w hand sanitizer bc of how weird that was.
@@lunanova369 this is true. Someone found “1f” written in the show on the garbage pail outside her house and later learned that gangs will mark houses like this. This one specifically meant 1 female- meaning it’d be easier to target this person than, say, 2 males. Stay safe people!
@@eeericaa 😳😳😳😳😡😡
Once as a teenager a man approached me and my friend at the mall. He had this well rehearsed talk about how he missed being young like us. Then he asked the name of our school. As I turned to leave with no answer, my friend keeps talking to him. I actually had to pull her away. I’m sure that if he had found out where we studied, he would be at our school the next day.
Was his name Robert Kelly by any chance?
@@joiseygurl55 AW NAW💀
@@joiseygurl55 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@joiseygurl55 GIRL ✋
I’m so glad you’re safe and that you’re sharing this!
I used to be a people pleaser for sure and as a teen had a number of uncomfortable situations with creepy men following me or speaking to me where I was afraid to be “rude.”
Now thankfully as an adult, I don’t give a crap. My safety comes first. I find using very confident body language and being firm and even aggressive if needed really helps keep strangers at bay.
I was walking with my then 2 year old and had a woman and man approach. I immediately had warning bells go off as they saw us and pulled into a parking spot with their care and approached. They were being very friendly and trying to get my attention by asking questions. I cut them off and kept walking. I don’t owe a stranger anything especially as a mom walking with a young child.
I’ve also had creepy men try to follow me home walking back from the grocery store. If pretending to be on the phone doesn’t dissuade them, I’ll straight up say “excuse me, I don’t know you and I’m a woman walking by myself. You’re making me uncomfortable and you need to back up or we’re going to have a problem.”
Listen to your gut always, be assertive, carry protection, and practice situational awareness always.
Dont talk to strangers bout personal issues and be aware bout - out of the blue offers !!! ****REMEMBER: a stranger is someone you dont know well.
Great advice!
Here’s the thing y’all: traffickers are smart, but we are smarter. Let’s use these examples to inform ourselves and each other. If something doesn’t feel right, do exactly what Katrena did, trust your gut, and call someone! Don’t be embarrassed if you gave someone your number or think that you overshared. It seems like in each instance I read about, the traffickers take these interactions a step too far and set off alarm bells. No one normal is going to make you feel uncomfortable to your core. And don’t worry about wanting to be polite. Trust yourself: you are so smart.
Every experience like this also serves as a learning experience for the rest of us. Thank you so much for sharing Katrena!!
I remember two strange men asking me if I wanted to catch a ride with them when I was waiting for a bus in Toronto. I was only 14. This was more than 10 years ago smh. I am so glad my parents taught me to be aware of my surroundings and to never trust strangers. I was scared because they kept following me as I was walking but thank God nothing happened and I was in a public place 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Also a word of caution I know you mentioned you are interested in modeling but please be careful I have had friends who worked with well known Instagram photographers and they turned out to be creepers. Trust no one.
I am so glad you told this story. I am pretty young (19 years) and I’m still navigating my way through life. This video really made me open my eyes.
Please don't fault yourself for being niave. Traffickers and other predators have PERFECTED these grooming tactics in order to get people to lower their guard. Now that you've experienced this, thankfully it didn't end worst, you know what to look out for & are warning others at the same time.
The holy spirit talked to you and put those words in your mind!!! Praise the Lord, he is good 😊
My god... the lord spoke into your spirit “ Sex Trafficker” my god thank you Jesus! Praise him!!! Saved!!!
Let me tell you Marquiez, my thoughts exactly!
Amen! Yes, it was definitely God!!
Praise Jesus!!
What does that say about God with the millions of girls and boys who are too naive and get sex trafficked? No, I think it's more complicated than God and Jesus saved her. We don't know God' ways in this detailed a manner.
@@amygutierrez5971 you must be blind to the lord. Clearly no one wants anyone to be trafficked, even god. You don’t question his doings when he gives man free will. You must know nothing about Him.
It is a crying shame that this is the world in which we find ourselves.
For hundreds of years....
We need tougher laws for these predators!
@@dancelifeforsure castration? deglove em? scalp em? i got plenty of ideas 🥰
She already knew you were alone. They had probably been watching you the entire time.
Your age played a factor in the outcome. Think of an 18 year old girl with less experience. Their tactics are ever evolving. They can recruit in churches and wellness groups, AA or NA meetings, anywhere you let your guard down and give out information about yourself. It's better to be accompanied at all times if possible.
in san francisco recently with my sibling we had multiple encounters with traffickers trying to manipulate us. thank you for sharing your story, this is more prevalent than anyone would know. a young woman walked by us while we were sitting in this cool alley w/ graffiti, a place teens would be at, and she said to us “Hey beautiful people” and it was nice and she seemed so warm and friendly. later on me and my sibling noticed a $100 bill in this storm drain/gutter in the ground in front of us that was easy to see but unable to access. later the same warm woman came by and asked what we were looking at and we told her and she seemed to be excited and wanted to help. she then went on to talk w/ us and gave a lecture to my non-binary sibling repeatedly misgendering them and talking about how dangerous it is for women out here and how our parents need to know where we are after dark. it’s like she said that to build trust and make herself not seem like “that kinda person”. she asked us to follow her to her house and grab something to get the $100 bill with and i was tempted but my older sibling who knew better gave me cues not to go so i didn’t. the next day we came back and the $100 bill was gone. i think that’s because the traffickers never intended on letting anyone have it, it was simply a tool they used to lure people in and then have people working with traffickers approach the people who were lured in so they can offer help and do god knows what when they follow them.
Omg that is so scary😰 What is even more scary is how evil they are to come up with plans like this. It’s absolutely terrifying that they just casually walk among us
Damn!!!!
My story also took place in San Francisco at the club Ruby Sky.
Sf has some real sketchy people
This happens more than we think. We need to stay alert and educate children
It sounds like this man used the woman for backup incase you didn't go with him then you'd go with her.
My thoughts exactly Elsa.
I was thinking that it would have gotten darker in the sense of the man constantly messaging etc creeping you out on purpose so you would get scared and go spend time with the woman in her room😣 Evil, pure evil.
Can’t remember the name but there is a story of a young woman who was abducted by a couple. The woman in the couple was pregnant and she was later able to escape.
@@ms.c9979 yes I read a book about this girl who was abducted by a couple since she was like 10 and didn't escape for YEARS. Had children by him and everything
@@aPeachWhoLovesYeshua Who was it?
That “sex trafficking” feeling was your intuition babe!!! Don’t ever second guess it love. You’re blessed and I’m so happy you’re safe.
Wow! My family has a condo at the same place and I go every once in a while. But I live close by. You are one lucky woman. I will definitely let my family know about your story. Unbelievable. Thank you for posting your video. Stay safe and good luck with your modeling.
Girl your spirit scream “sex trafficking” to you. Us Being friendly has its positives but leaves a lot of room for gullibility. That’s where intuition comes in. It’s so important to be into with self.... your nervous system and anxiety will cut up when danger is near.
I’m glad you are safe sweetheart.
This actually happened to me ! My anxiety is what saved me and my cousin one night !
It was the Spirit of God
A 25 year old woman is still learning. Glad your ok.
Brains keep developing until just that. 🍃🙌🏻
Ten years ago I was shopping in a thrift store for items for a library display when I accidentally made eye contact with a man. I looked away and continued shopping, when I noticed he seemed to be following me. Just to be sure, I went into the baby section, and he was there, too! I quickly began walking toward the exit, and saw him parallel across the store also going for the exit. I ducked under some clothing racks and hid, watching him leave the store. I then saw him standing beside my car, which sent chills up and down my spine because it meant he had watched me pull up to the store and get out of my car! Had he followed me to the store? I called my father-in-law and explained my predicament. The guy waited beside my car for several minutes, then finally walked to his car. Still talking to my father-in-law, I walked to my car and was just getting in when the guy pulled up beside me and tried to talk to me through his open window. I gave him the ugliest look and made sure he could see I was on my phone, and he drove away. He had out-of-state plates. He drove straight onto the highway to leave, and I waited until he was gone to drive back toward my house. I was so shaken.
@@xian4812 I didn't think they would believe me. I figured they'd think I was hysterical. Also, BLM was hot in the news and I'm white and it was obvious he was from Africa. So it was delicate and I didn't want to bring attention to the situation. If he had been white I would have asked for help. I just didn't feel comfortable asking for help under the circumstances.
@@xian4812 The police never help though.
@@zaidamaganda ...I believe your experience but, BLM was not in the news 10 years ago. It wasn’t even created yet.
@@Batya-Grace I can't remember, there didn't seem to be a clear line between Facebook stuff and the protests, because Occupy Wall Street was also happening and they also talked about racism. Trayvon Martin was killed nine years ago and and people already following that stuff on Facebook were posting every day about it. I looked it up and BLM started eight years ago. Anyway, Facebook was on fire at the time this experience happened. It's really nitpicking but thanks.
@@zaidamaganda ..Honestly, I am not nitpicking. I was just confused. I never doubted your story though and, I definitely know there was a lot of police brutality stories on the news back then. I am just happy you’re safe.
I have to say, having some stranger jabber at me about herself on and on wouldn't make me feel like I owed her. It would make me feel like she owed ME for listening to that crap.
Lol wish I was more like you Dennis!
Right! After she kept going I would have been like, ' Look I'm not tryna be mean, but I want to be left alone.' Like how are you just gonna invite yourself to someone's company and THEN hold and long conversation about yourself like that?
Once she started talking about her husband not kissing for for 20 years that's when I'm out! Good day ma'am lol
@@Mar-pe9kx lol right
@@french2572 Facts! I have no problem telling someone to stop talking to me. People who are so eager to spill their life to strangers are mad weird.
Wow, I'm so glad you figure it out and blocked them! A few years ago me and my 6 year old daughter were followed around the Dallas airport by a woman that I am pretty sure was a trafficker. She followed us from a food place. When we stopped and sat, she stopped, when we got up and continued walking, she followed. I think she was just waiting for me to take my attention off my daughter. But I was already on to her. I told my daughter to run when I started to run and we ditched her.
So glad you’re safe. Sadly, these people also look for someone who is “too nice.” I highly recommend the book The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. I recommend it to anyone reading this. It explains and prepares you for some of these very tactics, and how to listen to that voice in your head telling you something isn’t right...even if, in the moment, you don’t understand why that voice is there. There are also several TH-cam videos where he talks about the book!
This is awesome. Thank you
That book is AMAZING, I always recommend it too. I think it is a book all women should read. There's a free PDF on PDFdrive if you search for it.
I came to suggest the same book. So I second this!
“Stealing Candy” by Allison Hobbs is also a good book about human sex trafficking too
Just looked up the audio version on Audible... I suggest Kindle or a hardcopy. The Audible version is abridged (4 chapters instead of the full 9).
Thank you so much for telling your story. I am always so worried about my 23 yr old daughter because she is so trusting and kind. No matter how much I talk to her, it is just in her nature. I have shared this video with her in hopes of helping her realize that I am not just being "dramatic". Thanks again.
Ugh we are very similar then. Yes, I hope this helps because this experience will forever make a more cautious and less trusting woman out of me. Thanks for watching Alexa!
You're doing a good thing by showing her these things. When I was younger my uncle used to always call me into his room and make me sit and watch missing girls reports on the news. I hated it soooooo much. But when I began traveling alone and going out into the world alone, his lectures and those news reports were always in the back of my mind and I think that's helped keep me safe.
Send her all these type videos! I’m 15 and I always send these to my mom just in case it ever comes up
Best rule of thumb is TRUST no one be rude and protect yourself always . The fact that sex trafficking came to your mind was the universe protecting you.
Girl you’re not even “fake”. I do the same thing it’s just some sort of charismatic qualities
@@jamaisvu8365 why so rude.. I have pretty bad anxiety I would’ve been just like her , go with the flow and how she said trust - by - default. It’s like instinct kind of. But I guess you have your own beliefs.
@@purpleraynee she was only being “nice” and “cordial” because at the time she thought she was going to benefit from the situation that’s literally the definition of fake. 👽Then she goes on to say it clicked in her mind that this lady was given red flags once she saw the 30 likes lmfao read the room like does it really go over your head? do you not see how this type of mentally is dangerous to women?
@@jamaisvu8365 Being blunt is one thing but saying you lack self - awareness and laughing at someone is just rude lol. Idk how you know so much about this TH-camr based off one edited video but me personally if someone approached me like that I wouldn’t be hoping to get anything out of them , she mentioned the guy talking about a modeling company which she’s doing currently so to her it sounded like a deal maybe ? I’m not sure how it all works in that field. I’ve just PERSONALLY always had bad anxiety and one of the things I work on is being less naive. When I’m in uncomfortable situations I tend to laugh and if someone approached me I would be a bit weary and probably not gone as far as she did but still would think they’re just trying to be nice to me but that’s the part of me I work on everyday. She made a mistake and was lucky enough to be here to tell her story . Instead of telling people they lack self - awareness maybe support those you think need it without making them feel stupid or less than. We’re all one.
@@jamaisvu8365 also I do see your last point she could’ve definitely f’ed up but I don’t think she was hoping to get a special benefit from someone. A guy mentions a modeling position with his “daughter” and then a random woman starts trying to protect you and say he’s sketchy and proceeded to talk her butt off . Her mind was back and forth because that’s what the sex traffickers wanted to do. They wanted to fw her and gain her trust and confuse her , some are easier than others but we are all different human beings. Let’s help and support one another not tear each-other down yanno? This mentality can be very dangerous for women , i know because of myself -I’m easy going and don’t expect the worst with random people because I believe putting out kindness will return but learning slowly there’s crazies out here , but it’s basically like your making fun of her for not knowing immediately which in my opinion just isn’t right to judge like that.
I’m 5’4 and a voluptuous woman that’s a mama in my 30s. I have experienced people following me and trying to talk to me since a teen I immediately learned as a New Yorker to shut that down. They know who they can get. You gotta smarten up and be careful and learn how to read people. My son is a very gorgeous child and a man was staring at him and following us in the toy aisle. I immediately took my son and left the store. I now have my license to carry and I’m always strapped. Try me.
That's right, "Try me!". I heard that, sis.
This is the only time where my social anxiety would come in handy
Not for me. My social anxiety makes it that I can’t say no in situations because it feels too uncomfortable
My social anxiety would always say no especially to strangers. Lol. And I don’t trust people easily.
Right?! A few one word responses and they would've given up talking to me 😆
I'm saying! They woulda got two words out of me and a head nod. Convo woulda been over!
Makes you wonder why you have it... I’m starting to believe “social anxiety” is just being smart and aware of the dangers out there. 💕