The thing about touching things with chemicals is true, it's been happening in South Africa for years, it's witchcraft, I personally know four people who were victims to it, they lost consciousness and gave away their personal and private information and belongings, such as bank cards, pins, cellphones, savings, tablets and whatever valuables they had on them. I was targeted as well as my mother on separate occasions and the only reason we escaped was by praying to Lord Jesus. They'll either smear something on your clothes by 'accident', pretend to drop a thick roll of money which the unsuspecting victim will pick up to give it back, or they pretend to be foreigners who need assistance in English. So don't let anyone tell you it's 'folklore' it's true.
That is always good advice. For women it's definitely a lot harder for them if they're by themselves. I just worry when people see stories like that that they think EVERYONE they see is out to get them when that isn't the case and it is almost never going to happen to you. Also where you live plays a massive role in this as well. My town has some of the lowest crime rates in the entire country so it's very easy to trust people here but you still need to use common sense and trust your gut instinct if something doesn't seem right. I get overly cautious and paranoid which imo is a bad way to be if you want to live a good life because then you're always worrying someones out to get you
its sad just how many a-holes are out there looking to cause misery for people , always beware of what is around you especially when it is late or in a strange parking lot ,people are sick and weird and many times dangerous ,,, be vigil and be tough if you must
Also: Ladies (& gentlemen) when a car slightly bumps you from behind, your immediate reaction is "Oh no I've been crashed into" and get out to investigate. That is when a carjacker (or worse) will bounce. Keep your street smarts on high alert!
Another bit of advice. If you’re ever being followed while driving, drive to the nearest police station! Park as close to the building as possible and wait a while. They will most likely drive away but if they keep persisting honk your horn to get the attention of the officers inside. I’ve unfortunately had to do this once already.
cops are just the mafia for rich people. no one with a functional brain cell thinks cops have any intention of public safety. to them public means "rich peoples stuff" and everything else are just animals and tools to be exploited by the rich people
Police stations in a lot of places are closed to the public at night, so keep in mind that it's also a good option to drive to the nearest fire station or emergency room!
Drive right up to the front door and lay on the horn until an officer comes out! Seriously, stop being ridiculous, you don't want to give a criminal an extra second! I've had to do it myself too; police would rather you embarrassed than dead. Park as close to the door and wait, good Lord, now you're cornered! It's loud in those police stations, let them hear you darling! I used to institutionalize lunatics and they move fast. The things I've seen them do to police alone, terrifying! Turn on the car alarm, lay on the horn, and scream your bloody head off! I survived 22 years by making them think I was crazier than they were, and psycopaths don't like that kind of attention!
And they are right because trafficking doesn't happen like that. What's the purpose of marking someone? You just spook them off. Real trafficking often works psychologically on vulnerable people (e.g. poverty, homelessness, substance abuse). It makes no sense to tag a pricy car of a middle class woman who will obviously arm herself or call her husband to protection. Car theft does happen though.
@@tomaccinoNot so, they are/were relying on the ignorance of people. However, as awareness of these tactics spreads, it will become less effective. They will use any and all methods to abduct women for sx trafficking and kids for torture/adrenochrome harvesting, but that is slowly disappearing thanks to the military.
Maybe because they have no saved anyone trafficked so far by these methods so far... Frankly can we trust the government when they're protecting Pedophiles and the filrs of Epsteins client list??? Trust your gut and intuition and Do not listen to those that dont value your life as much as their own...
@@tomaccinoYep a lot of this is fear mongering. It's like the fear mongering and propaganda trying to make everyone believe that crime has increased tenfold when crime rates are some of the lowest they've been in decades. Crime has come down massively since the 1980s and 1990s though the theory is that has to do with people having way less lead exposure which ended up making people commit more crimes lol
Y’all, if you ever see anything on your car or windshield- don’t stay there to examine it. Get in the car, lock the door, and go somewhere else to stop if needed. Stay safe guys Even if human traffic isn’t a criminals ends goal- they could just wanna rob you, SA or kidnap for reasons other than to sell a person.
@@ll2323maybe not here in the US but I’m from Latin America and sadly random drugging does happen but it’s almost always to rob someone. It happened to my aunt, someone approached her and asked her for directions. It’s the last thing she remembers and came to hours later, unsure of where she was with her bank account wiped. It happens a lot in my country and everyone knows someone that it’s happened to. Incredibly traumatic, but sadly common. I’m glad it’s not a huge problem here
When I was a teenager and coming home from visiting my friend Lisa's house (same small country rural town) a car was following me with their emergency flashers on. I had the idea to stop my car and waited until a guy got out and started walking to my car. I then took off fast and was out of sight before he could attempt to follow me again. Thanking God for His Love and protection then and now.
My granddaughter and 2 other girls were almost taken from a restaurant with 7 families in one area. The person was staying in a motel close to the restaurant. So don’t listen when people say that this doesn’t happen. It does.
Right, there's probably only 1% of cases like this because people usually pick up on the scheme within time. That would also explain why the scheme changes. If it were a solid 100% success they wouldn't change it around and mix it up.
I'm confused, were the 7 families also almost taken or what exactly..? This is a strangely written sentence. How were the almost taken about to be in trouble..?
During the depression my grandmother said that because she would feed men who were homeless or asked to work for food, she learned that her home was "tagged" with a sign that others recognized as a good home to stop at. Just be aware that anything unusual is likely to be a trap. Women, walk in groups, be aware, never park next to a vehicle with dark windows. This is so scary. My husband sat in our car while I ran into Walmart to buy several gift cards at Christmas. What I didn't know, a man stood outside & followed me, according to my husband. When I got to my parked car & the man saw my husband standing there, the man abrubtly turned and grabbed his phone & began to talk to someone. My husband said the man had followed me.
I used to go to the same store every day, so everyone knew me. One night…I was walking less than 20 feet to my car when cashier comes outside and is shouting to me. I thought he was just messing around, but then he just walked over to my car and stood there. He was a little irritated when he told me that there had been a man who was making a beeline for my car the moment I stepped outside. He said he noticed the guy watch me come into the store and had just waited for me! I considered myself to be a very aware person when it comes to my surroundings, but I had not noticed the man at all. My hands shook all the way home. Now, I am twice as vigilant…even in the daytime. I lock my car the SECOND the door shuts…no messing with my phone, or even starting the car. I even use my remote start to throw people off if I feel funny. I’d rather look crazy than get snatched up, or worse. Whaddaya gonna do?👀🤷🏾♀️
I live in Mexico and I literally drive alone all the time. I’m 5ft 5in tall, thin, (I’m small, y’all) Before I leave my house I check my car to see if anything is off. Wherever I walk I’m never on my phone, it’s either in my bag or my pocket and I’m constantly looking I’m every direction. BE AWARE! Always leave your car in places where there are many cars. If there is a suspicious car eg; van, big car, etc don’t approach get a safety guard, or someone from the store to accompany you to your car. When you get to your car, check the backseats while unlocking your car quickly, get into your car, turn it on and lock your doors quickly. Don’t put down your windows until you’re already driving. Always be suspicious, babies. Stay ALERT!! Stay safe. May seem exaggerated but your life is first always!
i will start carrying my car key as a weapon or have something weapon like and small with my car key on my keychain in hand and ready now. may your angels always be watching over you and protecting you too 🙏🙏🙏
I went to grad school in North Philly. One of my female friends would head to the lot with her key sticking out of her fist like a weapon to strike. She could unlock her car door, get in, relock the door and get the car started and into gear in like 30 seconds. There was a very sobering safety brief the first week of school and it sunk in with some of us.
The biggest piece of advice that I've ever gotten to help in these situations is that your car is your weapon. Do not stall, do not open your windows, and do not worry about the safety of your car or people around it in a survival situation. If you are ever stopped by suspicious people or cars, use your car to brute force your way through barriers or roadblocks. And never drive home, immediately drive yourself to a police station or to a highly dense, public area. As a young, newly adult female, the idea of running through barriers or threatening people scared me too, but your car is there to protect you. Just some helpful advice amongst the sea of others. Like many others have said, just be smart, vigilant, and trust your gut! And use tactics to avoid these situations in the first place! 🙂🙂
@@keensoundguy6637 Oh no, most definitely! Always be mindful of what your vehicle is and what it can handle! But, like the clip in the video, if a person blocks the road with a pylon or another barrier type and starts approaching admits complete darkness like that, I wouldn't even stop to ask what is wrong. I'd drive straight through those pylons, not really worried about navigating through them lol
As a truck driver I have been getting harassed all times of the late night early morning by an organization on the highway every night for two and a half years I made police report in every state and noticed that even state troopers were sitting by watching this activity as they performed illegal tactics after about a year of harassment in every state I realized that I had to protect myself I realized that no one was going to save me
Useful tip that can save your life ladies ... never, NEVER, drive face first into your parking space. If you do that you have effectively "trapped" the steering of your vehicle in a confined space and you have to go further back, then change gear before you can get away. Reversing INTO your parking space means you're ready to get out of there ... a short way forward and you're already in the right gear (drive) to accelerate away. Much quicker in an emergency and much safer for you.
I had someone take a photo of me in my car in my driveway. I have monitored security cameras all around my house. There are a lot of bad people in the world
I drove up to a self serve gas station ( 25+ years ago) there was one other car at the pumps. You had to go in and fill a card with how much gas you wanted to buy and then come back out and fill up. As I got out of my car a woman with a missing hand came up to me and said that she had recently broken her wrist( on her good hand) and needed help starting the ignition. I went over to her car and noticed the back seat had clothes tossed in back...filling it completely. I noticed she was standing very close to the driver's door which made me suspicious. I started to lean in to turn the key and she said just sit down and start it.... that was the last straw.... I walked away saying she'd have to ask someone else for help. I went in paid for my gas card and when I came out she was gone. I was thinking there may have been someone under all those clothes and I would have been trapped after she slammed the driver's door shut. This experience has haunted me and is more vivid than what I did last week.
Glad you got free! If she had a broken wrist, it would be swollen, or discolored or dangling in an odd way. I'd take her inside the store and see if she could have a temporary splint until she goes gets treatment. So glad you knew something was off, when she wanted you to go in the car. Good to bring things to the light of truth.
@@KAT-dg6el I believe it was a ruse. I suspect a guy was hiding under all those clothes and if I had sat down in that driver's seat it would have been the end of my life as I knew it. My only regret is that I didn't take the plate number as went in to pay for gas.
@@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666 Thanks for that... I owe a debt of gratitude to the makers of The Silence of the Lambs for giving me some of that gut instinct for this case. In case you haven't seen it there is a guy with a cast on acting all helpless and tricks a woman into helping load a sofa into his van. There were so many red flags, in my case, that it could have been a Soviet parade 🤣
I'm from South Africa. I experienced something that made me very uneasy. Me, my husband and grandchild were in the mall in Heidelberg, GP, when a woman approached us and asked to take a photo of me and my husband, "because she has never seen people of our age to be so in love. I found it strange that she wanted us to turn our backs to her. I am sure she actually took photos of my grandson; he was only 6 years old at that stage. At the time, I did not think, it was only when she was in 'n hurry to leave, that it struck me that it may be preparation for abduction of the child. We made for the car, holding him between us. For a very long time, we did not take him to the mall with us again. Please people, be aware of your surroundings and if you notice something, rather go back into the mall and ask for security to accompany you to your car.
While trafficking may mainly target one specific demographic, absolutely anybody can be a victim of it. To completely dismiss these situations is ignorant and dangerous.
One day in a mall parking lot, 😮I noticed 2 young men standing outside of their car videotaping people, including me, walking to our cars. I started to turn around and go back in the store, but I was too close and would have been very obvious. When I got home, I called mall security and alerted them what was happening. They said they would go check it out. Could have been a trafficking ring or anything these days. Stay vigilant!!!!
I'm a lot less likely to regret being overly cautious with my personal safety than not cautious enough. Any decent person, even harmless, would understand why someone would fear a random encounter while vulnerable.
This is why I carry, and yes, I walk out with my hand on firearm when I'm alone. Someone is getting ran over if they're in the road with cones in the middle of the night.
I was in my apartment and a well manicured man wearing a tee shirt and worn paint splashed steel toe boots knocked on my door. He had an 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper and told me that he was here to check my washing machine. He was not let in. He didn't have a uniform. He said that he was a new employee. I never saw him again.
Always keep an eye on your surroundings when alone in public. Especially at night. I’ve been followed 2 times, each time I had a gut feeling something was off. Trust your instincts, be safe, not sorry.
The thing about touching things with chemicals is true, it's been happening in South Africa for years, it's witchcraft, I personally know four people who were victims to it, they lost consciousness and gave away their personal and private information and belongings, such as bank cards, pins, cellphones, savings, tablets and whatever valuables they had on them. I was targeted as well as my mother on separate occasions and the only reason we escaped was by praying to Lord Jesus. They'll either smear something on your clothes by 'accident', pretend to drop a thick roll of money which the unsuspecting victim will pick up to give it back, or they pretend to be foreigners who need assistance in English. So don't let anyone tell you it's 'folklore' it's true.
I learned this in a very scary situation. I was stuck in traffic, and some guys started fighting on the sidewalk. The fight spilled into the street…then…a DRIVER gets out of his car with a “weapon”….I was just a sitting duck and wanted to 💩 my pants. I never felt so trapped in my life…so, yeah. I leave at least a car’s length in front of me. Edit: I also like to stick to the right hand lanes as to not be trapped by traffic on both sides, as well. It is also good for making a quick “dip” if you think you are being followed. It’s sad that we need evasive action in every day life.👀
Two issues with the "debunking" at the end. First, so-called "fact-checking" websites are not arbiters of truth, and just because there isn't a police report doesn't mean it didn't happen. Second, "less than 1% of cases" means there are women falling victim to these tactics, and considering that millions of people are trafficked every year, I'd say that number is significant.
Exactly. "fact checkers" like Snopes were created as an extension of supporting the globalist narratives, so naturally they are going to downplay this problem
Also be careful if vehicles are driving really slow in front of your vehicle. Like if the speed limit is 35 miles an hour and the vehicle in front of you are driving 20 mile an hour something is up
Best thing you can do is hopefully there are a few cross roads that are NOT dead ends is to take the next left into a side road that isn’t a dead end and NOT to signal. Taking a right turn is more noticeable in a rear view mirror from the car going twenty miles an hour,and if the driver in front of you notices that you took a right turn,they can take the next right turn,and catch up with you maneuvering through the neighborhood if they are experts in that city.
@femalesoliderforjc1970 sure, be alert and check. But 99% of the time this is an inexperienced learner driver or elderly driver who isn't confident. My girlfriend drives like this as she drives rarely, like once a year.
That woman towards the end is so wrong. there are two types of trafficking. One involves people they know. The other involves strangers it does happen I have heard stories and it almost happened to me and a friend in downtown Portland when I was 19. A man on the phone right behind us said, " I have two girls (and something about) black leather." At an upcoming bus stop I told my friend I had to fix my shoe. He passed us..but looked back at us after he passed while I was "fixing my shoe." We thought we were free and clear. We found ourselves on a street with no people and suddenly there is another man on the phone behind us. We speed up a lot. He speeds up. I told my friend to pull aside she did and he passed us but slowed down....and kept looking at us.. When he got a small distance I told her, "Run." And we ran back the opposite direction ... coming from what would have been behind us had we kept going...around the corner was another man and he chased us until we got to a store to get inside. He spoke to my friend as we entered the store and he stood outside the store waiting there. I pointed to him so he could see me pointing to the men who worked there...and he soon left. We stayed in that store a very long time.portland used to be a major hub for trfkmng. . . To the point it was called the black rose. . . I have watched a news story about two teens who were rescued from being trfks to another state and sold as you know what's.... and it was amazing they escaped... but someone was almost Bea to death in the process of rescuing them... most girls never get saved.
The big city is a messed up place now, I recently went back & the second I got there it was like a open prison yard jungle, glad I'm nowhere near there now. You should also have a big dog that's also a certified help dog for the store.
I saw a hooded fellow walk up behind a lady very briskly. Mind you it was a hot summer night in Florida and this man had a sweater hoody. He crossed the street as soon as he noticed me following behind, like he randomly bolted across the street suddenly and walked slowly on the other side. I kept looking at him even as I passed I looked back and eventually he turned off down a completely different path. I think that woman was none the wiser or possibly even suspected me instead. But she did not get taken that night at least.
I'm not a woman but I always go on hyper alert if I see anything unusual. At 68, I always carry concealed whenever I'm on the streets. Being a gentleman and a vet I will always help others when I see them in danger. The scumbags got nothing on me. I get that these are urban legends and they probably do more harm than good, but at least these stories put the idea in womens minds. That's at least helpful. That being said, I'm one of many who will run towards the sound of screaming, do make a lot of noise and I'll come help. I understand that women are considered vulnerable and that's why I recommend a GOOD personal defense class. You go girl!
I’m all for this but if your attacker overpowers you it could make the situation more dangerous. I think a woman who Carrie’s should be trained in both how to use it and self defense. All bets are off if your attacker gains control of your weapon.
@@cat_alyst6306 Getting overpowered is a danger to anyone, thats why response time and training are critical. But with training and awareness, you are still much better off with protection.
A cousin of mine was sprayed with perfume at a mall’s bathroom and almost passed out but her husband was waiting for her outside so thank god nothing happened! Be careful, also a girl i know was touched with a gel type substance on her arm and then she passed out, she was lucky enough of not being alone and getting help quick, so… poisoning could happen by the touch of something🙃
You're so full of it I'm sure you have a story for every conversation everyone knows someone that knows someone who experienced something that's what you sound like 🤪
@@Turbocharged200 nah, they want easy targets. Just be confident that whoever tries something is going to remember the day they chose you as their target and they'll pick up that vibe and avoid you. They are not willing to get hurt over it, surprisingly enough.
It’s easy for someone who is not in the position to say these are harmless pranks … but those who are the victims or whose cars are marked “know” that these are real …
just make sure that who you run down is a real threat because misunderstandings can happen in many different ways and you don't want to find yourself in a situation where you thought you knew who the person was BUT YOUR WRONG same with road rage if somebody is flipping you the bird DON'T REACT drive away!!!!! THEY ARE TRYING TO PROVOKE YOU TO REACT IF YOU DO than they will take it UP a notch
@@neomehollow1391 I'm 32 at 5'11" and I have anger issues, trying to get me would not only be too risky but it would be too much work. And idc if they have a 6|_|N pointed at me I'm still talking shii and I'm still not complying I'd rather catch the lead. 🤷♂️😂
@@geewhiz5926 loll hopefully they never pick you out then.. well it might be a good thing cuz you would end up drawing attention to them XD pretty sure they pick out the vulnerable and broken to avoid attention in the end
about 35 years ago I had two women try and get my then 13 year old son into their car in a small town just off of the interstate! Fortunately I had discussed kidnapping attempts with him and he was aware.... but the thing is this was 35 years ago!!!!! These women were total strangers to him so don't tell me that this stuff doesn't happen! I can't imagine how much more clever that they are now!
I don’t care if there is no evidence. My wife had a coworker who woke up in another country. They didn’t know the person who did it and this is not social media story as this happened before there was even social media.
@@kookietherapy9398Makes some of us thankful to the God who has kept us safe all this time and who will continue to do so, can’t imagine how many close calls He protected us from!
@@havad3938 The woman woke up in Korea with no passport and had a hard time getting back to the USA. Had to get to the consulate to get her a passport so she could get home. She still works with my wife. Do to her privacy I don’t want to go into details of her ordeal but it was not good.
@@havad3938 I don’t feel like I should share what was done to her. All I will say is she was lucky to get away with her life; though at the time I am not sure she thought so. Luckily, she made her way to a US Consulate and after a short while the US government got her a passport and flew her home. My wife has worked with her for a number of years. A very sweet lady and I am sorry she experienced that.
Another tip: Change the settings on your car's central locking so ONLY your driver's door unlocks. One click the driver's door unlocks, two clicks all doors unlock. People have been carjacked when someone jumps into the back seat from the other side of the car when you get into the driver's seat. Check your car's user manual or Google how to adjust this setting.
Just be careful all the way around, just because there's been NO cases with these things being used doesn't mean they won't be in the future. The world is getting darker and we'd do well to stay alert at all times. I had a guy come up to my car while I was waiting for a friend to come out of the grocery store in late afternoon hours with my small dog in my lap. Something told me to lock my doors and fast, i clicked the keyfob twice and locked my doors, my dog proceeded to go nuts as a large man came up and tried my doors. It was hair raising. And I don't have a nice car, i have a crusty ol sunfire with peeling paint and this was the car he targeted. I'm always on high alert, but after that I'm hyper vigilante and I encourage everyone else to be.
Not to mention we don't know for certain that there are no cases, there's plenty of crime that goes unreported because the victim never gets the chance. Who knows how many people have been taken that never escaped or been found. We only know part of what happens out there, so we can't discount something with 100% certainty
@@wolvie1618 This is very true, as women and just humans in general we need to be on our toes at all times. Cause if not you, it'll be someone else. So some of this could be misinformation but a large chunk could literally be being used right this second and we'd never know. We can't discredit any safety precautions just cause bad actors on tik tok, it might just save someone's life or a loved ones.
People obviously mark the cars for a reason and it definitely isn't for anything good. Either its a prank to creep the girl out or something much much worse. These people in the clip saying thatthis isn't how human traffickers work can't possibly know that its true in every case. There is a lot of missing people that never get found and even if they get rescued its not aure they would find out that they car was tagged. And its videos evidence that women have been jumped on the way to their car and kidnapped so it definitely does happen.
If theres something on your car, ALWAYS be aware and be alert, do not listen to these people who are debunking, and saying these things are harmless. Please be careful.
Of course people are debunking this because trafficking doesn't happen like that. Does no one ask themselves what's the purpose of marking someone? You just spook them off. Real trafficking often works psychologically on vulnerable people (e.g. poverty, homelessness, substance abuse). It makes no sense to tag a pricy car of a middle class woman who will obviously arm herself or call her husband to protection. Car theft does happen though.
Always question experts. Experts do not know everything bad actors are doing. Experts just go by what is most common. Bad actors can easily outsmart smug experts.
If you do this, you will let the evil ppl win. You gotta live your life - just do it w/ awareness and take common sense precautions. Be proactive so you won't have to be reactive.
Abby, whatever her was? Yes, they are waiting & watching to pounce. About 35 years ago in small town Laurel, Mississippi. Another coworker of mine was out walking late in the evening with her 15 year old daughter. Two men jumped out of a vehicle & attempted to take her daughter. She fought them hard & her daughter got away, barely. They nearly got her in the vehicle. This happened in broad daylight, in a WHITE neighborhood, & neither mother nor daughter knew them. The police caught them & they told the police they were attempting to abduct her to sell her for prostitution. It made the papers. Yes, it can & does happen. This was before SM back in the 1990s. Be aware of people & your surroundings.
1. When walking to your car look at your surroundings. 2. Don’t hang out in your car in a parking lot. 3. Getting to the car, check the backseat. 4. Keep aware of your surroundings. If it feels unsafe, call the police.
I have to be alert especially at night, even be watchful when approaching your car in the parking lot. Look out for strangers nearby, or occupied parked cars. Best to be in a lighted area nearest the store. Good idea to go into a store if you suspect you are being tailed. It happened to me once too.
I work as a store mgr in a big box store. I can tell you that on average, 2x a month men will come in and follow teenage girls. Different men, different girls each time. I have called police multiple times while working there about this. Then have never gotten a girl, thank God! We are very aware of this and as employees try to deter them, walking near them, asking them for if they need help, etc. Monitoring them on camera by our security, etc. This "big box store" will NEVER post this in the news because they will lose business. As employees we can be fired for speaking out about criminal events. So trust me, there are plenty of creepers who are out there trying to get young girls.
Whether they know or not they appreciate being safe shopping in your store and if they don't that'd only be because they don't know how much your store is doing to keep them safe.
Good to know big box store managers are looking out for these young girls & possible predators, it's awful how dangerous it's become out there for them.
I personally experienced two guys offering me to smell perfume. It may not be not be trafficking, it was for a kidnaping or something else that was sinister.
Something like this happened to me like, 20 years ago, maybe a little more, it was a long time ago in any case. I was at the mall and finished up my shopping so I was going to my car. There was a guy just standing near it and I acted like I didn't see him. Before I unlocked my car he came up to me and started talking, I don't even remember what he was saying, I just told him I wasn't interested. He ignored me and got real close, so I told him to back off a couple time and when he didn't I used the heel of my palm to strike at his face. My parents taught me self defense and at that point I was scared, I had no idea who he was or what he wanted so I struck him. I think I broke his nose, he staggered back and dropped to his knees and I saw blood but I jumped in my car and tore out of there. I didn't have a cell phone at the time but I called the cops when I got home, never heard back from them so I have no idea if they did anything and if they did if they found him. I now carry a knife and a tazer on me at all times, just in case.
Yeah, and these same "sources" would say that Sound of Freedom is greatly exaggerated, too. My fiance's mother was stalked by a stranger recently. Yes, there are plenty of online personas, family members, and friends and other people known to the victim that are most typically a perpetrator, but there are more tactics being orchestrated every day, since human trafficking is growing exponentially every day, with victims and cartels being virtually unstoppable at the border. I'm glad that you included information about being aware of your surroundings, as well as how to practically fight back.
Amazingly while human trafficking is highest now than ever in the history of the human race, people would attempt to dismiss anything that could potentially target anyone is insane or they are dismissing what they themselves are doing.
remember: if a hooded figure approaches you on the road and they are performing any ominous action, it is better to be judged by 12 than be carried by 6, stomp the gas and run, if they get in front then it sucks for them to be cosplaying a deer in front of a vehicle
Snopes cant be trusted. In the late 1990s, my niece was walking behind her mother and grandmother, across a parking lot to go inside a store. A woman that she didnt know was over at a pay phone on the side of the building, and had overheard my nieces name spoken by her mother. The woman called out to my niece using her name and actually told her that the phone call was for her. Twice, she did this, but my niece being street smart just gave her a dirty look and went on in the store. This happened at a time when stories were going around about people kidnapping girls with long blond hair for occult sacrifice.
Also please don't forget that there are good and kind people in this world. Be smart and aware of your surroundings. Be kind until the situation warrants you unable to. Learning how to defend yourself will take anxiety and fear out of the equation and put them in a healthy place where they belong.
The cutting of ankles from the 70's actually did happen... not a made up thing and I know this because it happened to people I knew back then. It's better to be safe than sorry and I do not believe for a second that "mostly" abductions or traffickers are "intimate friends" or people you know. That just seems a bit of a stretch.
I mean, that statistic is true, as it’s easier to take someone who’s following willingly than by force. Plus, it follows the same logic as why you’re more likely to be sexually assaulted, kidnapped, and murdered by someone you know. But it’s not uncommon for it to be strangers either. It’s how stalkers exist. Human trafficking is horrendously common in poorer countries. However, while it’s not impossible, it doesn’t actually happen in America as often as people think. What is common, is SA and robbery, which is just as likely to be perpetrated by a complete stranger.
This is NOT a new method criminals use. Tagging has always been a method used by criminals of all types to organize their crime with accomplices. There have been cases (pre-ring cameras being common) of people spray-painting people's houses with codes and symbols that tell other criminals a variety of things. Like, person lives alone, has valuable items in their house, etc. Tagging is a long-lasting tactic for organized crime.
There is no set norm for how traffickers seek/get women/men. Saying it’s people they know is like quoting movies… We don’t know who trafficks and what who is trafficked. Unfortunately, that’s why we all need to keep our eyes open and be proactive.
Regardless if these are examples are not of HUMAN TRAFFICKING or kidnapping attempts...continue to be cautious & go with your "gut" feeling on the matter. It is not normal to have these objects placed on a car period. So be AWARE of your surroundings.
It could be tagging for car theft. That’s way more common than trafficking but I mean it’s always best to be safe and follow your gut instinct. If you’re wrong great that’s literally the best case scenario.
Just because "fact checkers" or law enforcement are unable to prove these tactics does not mean they aren't real. People go missing ALL the time and who's to say this hasn't been used on them? I'd rather believe this theory and be safe than to disbelieve and disappear.
I honestly don’t care if it’s misrepresentation. If there is something weird on my car, I’m calling the cops. Better safe than sorry. If the zip tie thing isn’t a trafficking issue, then why are they putting zip ties on peoples cars? I have a hard time believing it doesn’t mean ANYTHING
During the 80s I was in my twenties one time I was walking home from my ex's parents' house. At that time I was dating him. Well, a vehicle slowed down behind me. I was on the sidewalk at the time. When I noticed it. I decided to turn up the sidewalk that belonged to a home. The person then sped off. Another time, I was sitting hunched over while waiting for my man near the bus stop not far from a restaurant we were going to eat at that night. Someone decided to park about 10 feet from me. I would say that he thought I was a young woman. I was in my late 30s at that time. When the bus came and my man started to walk to me. The driver drove off in a hurry. It helped that I had stood up and went to meet my man.
please remember to be careful even when you’re with others. just because you’re in numbers doesn’t fully mean you’re safe. i’ve been followed and harassed even when i was with my dad. i’ve been followed and almost kidnapped out of the car when i was with my grandma and mom. it was literally at walmart in pure daylight with hundreds of people around. i’ve also been followed around a major mall in my area even when i was with my boyfriend. they literally followed me for hours. make sure you’re protecting yourself and those around you and keeping an eye out. you can enjoy yourself, don’t be in fear all the time. just remember to be smart and know your surroundings. these things don’t just happen in the dark, at random scary parks or on highways. they happen in daylight, at major stores, just be knowledgeable before you do stuff.
A woman telling other women to ignore strange signs and unexplained occurrences which could result in her abduction or death, does not have good intentions. The woman at 23:43 is beyond disgusting.
That’s what I was thinking. It’s almost like them saying I’m just don’t worry about it. It’ll be attention to nothing. Just go on about your business. It’s almost like they want you to be abducted or something to hurt. strange
Even if something isn't the "usual tactic" why not pay attention to your surroundings and protect yourself? It's like telling people "well, r@pe usually happens by someone you know, so don't bother being scared by that strange man jogging behind you, it's statistically rare!"
Yeah, you have to be an "expert" to know something like a roadblock with guy's in hoodies slithering up to your car is a dangerous situation. GOOD GRIEF.
A friend and I found a few hundred dollars underneath the tire of her car in a grocery store parking lot, she assumed it was mine. I told her I wasn’t sure, she said you should look in your pockets… I’m like ehhhhh once we get in the car and leave sure but I’m not sticking around. I just felt uneasy about it because why would it be nearly stored underneath the tire. We both got in the vehicle we noticed that there was a guy lurking about. dark clothing cap and a hoodie. It could have been amazing luck or something nefarious, but I rather sort that out once I’m safe at home.
@@kaylaloveslilpeepforever6825 It was, I brought Sopa De Mariscos over to my mom’s. My friend and I ate some Tostadas, Enchiladas, Burritos, Fried ice cream, and Plantains. I kept the rest for bills. After the initial panic, we had a nice time. But the situation was pretty sketch. It was laid perfectly under the tire. The wind didn’t do that.
Wow - excellent video! Very informative. What I’ve learned over the years is that the most important thing everyone should practice is situational awareness. In other words: keep your head on a swivel!! 😊
Moral of the story, stay vigilant Be very aware of your surroundings wether these tactics are real or not. S-trafficking is VERY real and is a trillion dollar industry it is not an urban legend And please watch over your children cause they’re the most vulnerable. Watch the movie “The Sound of Freedom”
I agree, i would also like to recommend “The Whistleblower” to show that even with the authorities or the people we expect to protect us ,not all,but theres a possibility that they’re a part of it. Which is super scary since the first thing we can feel towards them specially young ones are just pure trust not knowing what they do in the background.
But also, do not be scared or paranoid, it will cause you to not think straight. Be aware and careful of your surroundings, but do NOT be scared. This can happen to absolutely anyone.
Fear mongering? I have been approached by strangers in parking areas three times in the past few years, one foIIowed me and parked near me three different times untiI he (dressed Iike a woman) offered me French fries, and the other offered me coffee. When I refused and moved away from them, they persisted.. In one case, in a remote parking lot of a campground, the man actuaIIy pounced and pinned me against my car. FortunateIy in that case I had a dog (a pit buII) exploring the nearby woods, and the man didn't know he existed untiI he showed up immediateIy after I was attacked, running Iike a bat out of HeII toward us. Thank God the dog was there. He saved me.
If there’s a tissue or napkins in your door handle & you don’t have a glove, get in on the passenger side instead so you don’t get drugged by the napkin.
Here's the thing. If you see someone standing beside your car.. DO NOT GO NEAR YOUR CAR. STAY AWAY FROM IT ENTIRELY, go back inside a business and wait for that person to leave. if after 10 minutes they dont leave.. call the police.
What I don't like is the people saying that these aren't tactics of trafficking when it very well could be. And if not, what is the harm of someone being extra cautious of their surroundings and making sure they stay safe while also reporting this to police and the public? No matter what, something is happening even if it's not directly trafficking at the time, people are doing something.
It's also misdirecting. It's likely not trafficking - other countries are easier for that - but they may want to assault or rob you. Or even just get a kick out of threatening with it. In Europe there was also a string of issues with people being in stopped cars on the highway, pretending to have issues so they could assault drivers who stopped.
@@unturned6066 I do get that but in the grand scheme of it, doesn't it make people more cautious regardless of what the motive or probable outcome would have been? Whether someone believed they were about to be abducted or robbed they still are being cautious. Doesn't matter what we think the motive of the bad people have, it actually helps people be more aware in general.
but it is a fact that 600 000-800 000 people are trafficked each year so people who are saying that these are not trafficking tactiks are living in another universe...
I live in a USA state that's on the ocean where the amount of missing people is abnormally high with way too many of them being suspected to have been lost to trafficking, and so I have to argue that there's more human trafficking in the United States than most people think.
yall be freaking out about this stuff while literally watching the majority of the species get murdered with labor induced starvation so that europeans can keep consolidating the worlds wealth into their bank accounts... for whatever reason, you are more afraid of something that might happen than something that is actively happening in front of your faces every waking second you spend inside of a eurocentric country or anywhere they have substantial power.
did people already forget how air tags were just recently used to track location of the victims, till they made changes and now there are notifications of an 'unknown device traveling with you'? this has the same vibe. if not for trafficking there are many other crimes this could be used for. I say better safe than sorry
The slicing of someone's ankles ACTUALLY did happen to a woman at Northwest Plaza in St. Ann, MO when I was a child/preteen. I was born in 1972. I remember the news report, but trying to find it may be difficult. It is NOT A MYTH, IT WAS TRUE.
I’ve been watching a lot of explained crimes this week and I’m getting really worried that these types of things are gonna happen to me sooner or later.
get a gun if you are i the us and there are other options for places that dont allow guns. trust me; if you never need it you are lucky but if you are in a situation when you need it and dont have it it is usually a life or death thing and you will thank urself for getting it.
Same thing happened in Bathurst New-Brunswick couple of month ago when a girl from my place was driving and she noticed a white van on the side of the road whit a women waving her arms for help, the girl stopped her car, she go see the women and suddently a man get out of the van, grab her and attemp to abducted her! Thanks god she was able to defend herself, run to her car and get the fu.. out of there safely but the van was chasing her, she call the police and make her way home! This incident scares me to death because a couple of day later the same fuc.... van was spotted in my hometown not far from Bathurst, the RCMP was call and they searched for the van but i had no feedback about this! I hope these 2 psychos never come back here!
It's incredibly irresponsible to tell people not to worry about any of the things in this video, especially because "according to a TikTok user human traffickers don't use this tactic." Right, because a random TikTok user is the authority on all these things. And just because a website states there hasn't been evidence that a specific tactic has been used in trafficking doesn't mean it isn't being used. Do you honestly think anyone who has fallen victim to trafficking is just magically returned home and warns everyone about how it was done? Do you have any clue as to how any of these people were kidnapped and where they are now? No, you don't. So maybe think before putting your opinion which was derived from a TikTok user in a video 'debunking' human trafficking tactics. Disgusting.
It is absolutely criminal that people can't say trafficking without being censored.
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Word censorship has become insane over the past couple of years.
The thing about touching things with chemicals is true, it's been happening in South Africa for years, it's witchcraft, I personally know four people who were victims to it, they lost consciousness and gave away their personal and private information and belongings, such as bank cards, pins, cellphones, savings, tablets and whatever valuables they had on them. I was targeted as well as my mother on separate occasions and the only reason we escaped was by praying to Lord Jesus. They'll either smear something on your clothes by 'accident', pretend to drop a thick roll of money which the unsuspecting victim will pick up to give it back, or they pretend to be foreigners who need assistance in English. So don't let anyone tell you it's 'folklore' it's true.
That's just the Democrat vote working for you.
I don't care if it's fear mongering. The best thing to do is to be cautious. Be aware of your surroundings. In today's world anything is possible.
get a gun. problem solved
That is always good advice. For women it's definitely a lot harder for them if they're by themselves. I just worry when people see stories like that that they think EVERYONE they see is out to get them when that isn't the case and it is almost never going to happen to you. Also where you live plays a massive role in this as well. My town has some of the lowest crime rates in the entire country so it's very easy to trust people here but you still need to use common sense and trust your gut instinct if something doesn't seem right. I get overly cautious and paranoid which imo is a bad way to be if you want to live a good life because then you're always worrying someones out to get you
Trust nobody !
its sad just how many a-holes are out there looking to cause misery for people , always beware of what is around you especially when it is late or in a strange parking lot ,people are sick and weird and many times dangerous ,,, be vigil and be tough if you must
@@ADreamingTravelerThank you to Biden, the illegals are given free trips on planes to go anywhere they want to in America. Trust in Jesus.
Also: Ladies (& gentlemen) when a car slightly bumps you from behind, your immediate reaction is "Oh no I've been crashed into" and get out to investigate. That is when a carjacker (or worse) will bounce. Keep your street smarts on high alert!
What do you mean? We're supposed to get out? Or not
Another bit of advice. If you’re ever being followed while driving, drive to the nearest police station! Park as close to the building as possible and wait a while. They will most likely drive away but if they keep persisting honk your horn to get the attention of the officers inside. I’ve unfortunately had to do this once already.
I have that in mind everytime I have to drive early morning to work or late nights from work…
cops are just the mafia for rich people. no one with a functional brain cell thinks cops have any intention of public safety. to them public means "rich peoples stuff" and everything else are just animals and tools to be exploited by the rich people
Police stations in a lot of places are closed to the public at night, so keep in mind that it's also a good option to drive to the nearest fire station or emergency room!
Drive right up to the front door and lay on the horn until an officer comes out! Seriously, stop being ridiculous, you don't want to give a criminal an extra second! I've had to do it myself too; police would rather you embarrassed than dead. Park as close to the door and wait, good Lord, now you're cornered! It's loud in those police stations, let them hear you darling! I used to institutionalize lunatics and they move fast. The things I've seen them do to police alone, terrifying! Turn on the car alarm, lay on the horn, and scream your bloody head off! I survived 22 years by making them think I was crazier than they were, and psycopaths don't like that kind of attention!
@@christinepettett9138 as a 12 yr vet LEO THIS IS THE RIGHT WAY to get some one to look out both window
Even if they're not tagging your car for trafficking, they could be tagging it for theft. Stay safe out there guys.
Okay but I see my car as a part of my family so if they steal it they ain't living to tell the tale
It is a pile of scrap metal and as of little value as paper bills, in comparison to the value of your or anyone elses life.
Just my thoughts.
@@Psykrom That's very true. Cars are replaceable; lives are not.
Arm yourselves, if you live in a free state
@@Eduardo_Espinoza Unfortunately we're not allowed to carry here. You can't even defend your home from intruders unless you wanna end up in jail.
Bundy used these exact tactics, and was horribly successful.
The scariest thing of all is the repeated Denial by "authorities" that anything is going on.
And they are right because trafficking doesn't happen like that. What's the purpose of marking someone? You just spook them off. Real trafficking often works psychologically on vulnerable people (e.g. poverty, homelessness, substance abuse). It makes no sense to tag a pricy car of a middle class woman who will obviously arm herself or call her husband to protection.
Car theft does happen though.
@@tomaccinoNot so, they are/were relying on the ignorance of people. However, as awareness of these tactics spreads, it will become less effective. They will use any and all methods to abduct women for sx trafficking and kids for torture/adrenochrome harvesting, but that is slowly disappearing thanks to the military.
That's because they're a part of it... these networks of people are compromised of police, hotels, politicians, teachers, etc.
Maybe because they have no saved anyone trafficked so far by these methods so far... Frankly can we trust the government when they're protecting Pedophiles and the filrs of Epsteins client list??? Trust your gut and intuition and Do not listen to those that dont value your life as much as their own...
@@tomaccinoYep a lot of this is fear mongering. It's like the fear mongering and propaganda trying to make everyone believe that crime has increased tenfold when crime rates are some of the lowest they've been in decades. Crime has come down massively since the 1980s and 1990s though the theory is that has to do with people having way less lead exposure which ended up making people commit more crimes lol
Y’all, if you ever see anything on your car or windshield- don’t stay there to examine it. Get in the car, lock the door, and go somewhere else to stop if needed. Stay safe guys
Even if human traffic isn’t a criminals ends goal- they could just wanna rob you, SA or kidnap for reasons other than to sell a person.
If they don’t put a poison napkin on ur door.
@@ll2323lol that pure nonsense 😂
What if its bird poop?
@@ll2323maybe not here in the US but I’m from Latin America and sadly random drugging does happen but it’s almost always to rob someone. It happened to my aunt, someone approached her and asked her for directions. It’s the last thing she remembers and came to hours later, unsure of where she was with her bank account wiped. It happens a lot in my country and everyone knows someone that it’s happened to. Incredibly traumatic, but sadly common. I’m glad it’s not a huge problem here
@@Estassi55 I don't know why they always do that. So tramatizing
Just remember, if you're in a 1300 kg metallic land torpedo and you're being threatened... you're in a 1300 kg metallic land torpedo. Use it.
😅vroom vroom
LOL IKR. Dang these girls are soooooooooo naive and silly!!! i grew up in nyc in the 80s lol
then you'll be the one in jail and no one would believe you
@@ulysse21 Of course they would, all our vehicles have dash cams, front and rear with audio.
It's a double-edged sword as it will record everything.
@@ulysse21 sure....sure.
When I was a teenager and coming home from visiting my friend Lisa's house (same small country rural town) a car was following me with their emergency flashers on. I had the idea to stop my car and waited until a guy got out and started walking to my car. I then took off fast and was out of sight before he could attempt to follow me again. Thanking God for His Love and protection then and now.
My granddaughter and 2 other girls were almost taken from a restaurant with 7 families in one area. The person was staying in a motel close to the restaurant. So don’t listen when people say that this doesn’t happen. It does.
Right, there's probably only 1% of cases like this because people usually pick up on the scheme within time. That would also explain why the scheme changes. If it were a solid 100% success they wouldn't change it around and mix it up.
It absolutely is done....a teen was just taken from a bathroom in NC.....you DON'T ALWAYS know your trafficker....that's BS
I'm confused, were the 7 families also almost taken or what exactly..? This is a strangely written sentence. How were the almost taken about to be in trouble..?
This is happening so much in usa alone there's hundreds of thousands of kids missing each year. God bless everyone.
Exactly
During the depression my grandmother said that because she would feed men who were homeless or asked to work for food, she learned that her home was "tagged" with a sign that others recognized as a good home to stop at. Just be aware that anything unusual is likely to be a trap. Women, walk in groups, be aware, never park next to a vehicle with dark windows. This is so scary. My husband sat in our car while I ran into Walmart to buy several gift cards at Christmas. What I didn't know, a man stood outside & followed me, according to my husband. When I got to my parked car & the man saw my husband standing there, the man abrubtly turned and grabbed his phone & began to talk to someone. My husband said the man had followed me.
I used to go to the same store every day, so everyone knew me. One night…I was walking less than 20 feet to my car when cashier comes outside and is shouting to me. I thought he was just messing around, but then he just walked over to my car and stood there. He was a little irritated when he told me that there had been a man who was making a beeline for my car the moment I stepped outside. He said he noticed the guy watch me come into the store and had just waited for me! I considered myself to be a very aware person when it comes to my surroundings, but I had not noticed the man at all. My hands shook all the way home. Now, I am twice as vigilant…even in the daytime. I lock my car the SECOND the door shuts…no messing with my phone, or even starting the car. I even use my remote start to throw people off if I feel funny. I’d rather look crazy than get snatched up, or worse. Whaddaya gonna do?👀🤷🏾♀️
good home to stop at for what? food? I hope it was tagged for good reasons and not to harm your grandma
I live in Mexico and I literally drive alone all the time. I’m 5ft 5in tall, thin, (I’m small, y’all) Before I leave my house I check my car to see if anything is off. Wherever I walk I’m never on my phone, it’s either in my bag or my pocket and I’m constantly looking I’m every direction. BE AWARE! Always leave your car in places where there are many cars. If there is a suspicious car eg; van, big car, etc don’t approach get a safety guard, or someone from the store to accompany you to your car. When you get to your car, check the backseats while unlocking your car quickly, get into your car, turn it on and lock your doors quickly. Don’t put down your windows until you’re already driving. Always be suspicious, babies. Stay ALERT!! Stay safe. May seem exaggerated but your life is first always!
Try to park under a sirvaliance camera if the parking lot has them too.
Mexico is on another level on danger.
i will start carrying my car key as a weapon or have something weapon like and small with my car key on my keychain in hand and ready now. may your angels always be watching over you and protecting you too 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you
I went to grad school in North Philly. One of my female friends would head to the lot with her key sticking out of her fist like a weapon to strike. She could unlock her car door, get in, relock the door and get the car started and into gear in like 30 seconds. There was a very sobering safety brief the first week of school and it sunk in with some of us.
The biggest piece of advice that I've ever gotten to help in these situations is that your car is your weapon. Do not stall, do not open your windows, and do not worry about the safety of your car or people around it in a survival situation. If you are ever stopped by suspicious people or cars, use your car to brute force your way through barriers or roadblocks. And never drive home, immediately drive yourself to a police station or to a highly dense, public area. As a young, newly adult female, the idea of running through barriers or threatening people scared me too, but your car is there to protect you. Just some helpful advice amongst the sea of others. Like many others have said, just be smart, vigilant, and trust your gut! And use tactics to avoid these situations in the first place! 🙂🙂
Don't do it mindlessly -- have some understanding of physics. You don't want to have your vehicle disabled, leaving yourself as a "sitting duck."
@@keensoundguy6637 Oh no, most definitely! Always be mindful of what your vehicle is and what it can handle! But, like the clip in the video, if a person blocks the road with a pylon or another barrier type and starts approaching admits complete darkness like that, I wouldn't even stop to ask what is wrong. I'd drive straight through those pylons, not really worried about navigating through them lol
Wont protect much if a piece of led flys after you
@@countrylife8853so are you suggesting they just stay put and get shot since they might get shot by your imagination anyway?
Still think a . 45 is more convenient...
If nothing else, this should make everyone pay more attention to their surroundings.
As a truck driver I have been getting harassed all times of the late night early morning by an organization on the highway every night for two and a half years I made police report in every state and noticed that even state troopers were sitting by watching this activity as they performed illegal tactics after about a year of harassment in every state I realized that I had to protect myself I realized that no one was going to save me
Hmmm ANTIFA hard at work spreading fear at the tax payers expense. Wonder when all the 20 something year old illegals fit in with this as well...
Good grief
@kc5716
TI?
Which organization is this?
corrupt highway patrol is prolly on it, like in Mexico
Useful tip that can save your life ladies ... never, NEVER, drive face first into your parking space. If you do that you have effectively "trapped" the steering of your vehicle in a confined space and you have to go further back, then change gear before you can get away. Reversing INTO your parking space means you're ready to get out of there ... a short way forward and you're already in the right gear (drive) to accelerate away. Much quicker in an emergency and much safer for you.
Never thought of that but it makes sense.
True!
Always back in, faster and what the og poster said as well. Can be a game changer.
Thank you
It's called tactical parking,
I had someone take a photo of me in my car in my driveway. I have monitored security cameras all around my house. There are a lot of bad people in the world
I drove up to a self serve gas station ( 25+ years ago) there was one other car at the pumps. You had to go in and fill a card with how much gas you wanted to buy and then come back out and fill up. As I got out of my car a woman with a missing hand came up to me and said that she had recently broken her wrist( on her good hand) and needed help starting the ignition. I went over to her car and noticed the back seat had clothes tossed in back...filling it completely. I noticed she was standing very close to the driver's door which made me suspicious. I started to lean in to turn the key and she said just sit down and start it.... that was the last straw.... I walked away saying she'd have to ask someone else for help. I went in paid for my gas card and when I came out she was gone. I was thinking there may have been someone under all those clothes and I would have been trapped after she slammed the driver's door shut. This experience has haunted me and is more vivid than what I did last week.
Glad you got free! If she had a broken wrist, it would be swollen, or discolored or dangling in an odd way. I'd take her inside the store and see if she could have a temporary splint until she goes gets treatment. So glad you knew something was off, when she wanted you to go in the car. Good to bring things to the light of truth.
Did you ever stop to wonder how she got there in the first place if she needed assistance starting her car?
@@KAT-dg6el I believe it was a ruse. I suspect a guy was hiding under all those clothes and if I had sat down in that driver's seat it would have been the end of my life as I knew it. My only regret is that I didn't take the plate number as went in to pay for gas.
You've got good instincts. Always listen to your gut. Better a false alarm than a bad situation.
@@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666 Thanks for that... I owe a debt of gratitude to the makers of The Silence of the Lambs for giving me some of that gut instinct for this case. In case you haven't seen it there is a guy with a cast on acting all helpless and tricks a woman into helping load a sofa into his van. There were so many red flags, in my case, that it could have been a Soviet parade 🤣
I'm from South Africa. I experienced something that made me very uneasy. Me, my husband and grandchild were in the mall in Heidelberg, GP, when a woman approached us and asked to take a photo of me and my husband, "because she has never seen people of our age to be so in love. I found it strange that she wanted us to turn our backs to her. I am sure she actually took photos of my grandson; he was only 6 years old at that stage. At the time, I did not think, it was only when she was in 'n hurry to leave, that it struck me that it may be preparation for abduction of the child. We made for the car, holding him between us. For a very long time, we did not take him to the mall with us again. Please people, be aware of your surroundings and if you notice something, rather go back into the mall and ask for security to accompany you to your car.
That is exactly what she was up to. Glad you and hubby protected your grandchild. I trust no one but Jesus, The Christ, The Son of God.✝️🙏
Thats freaky
It makes you wonder, some of those people debunking claims, are they involved?
of course they are, it's been well documented for nearly 20 years
I was getting ready to post the same thing.
Good critical thinking my friend. 👍
Keep your head on a swivel.
@@jakerobinhoodson4136 it's not critical thinking, it's just a possibility you should count in.
exactly. sometimes you cat get STed by people you don't even know. the world is changing
While trafficking may mainly target one specific demographic, absolutely anybody can be a victim of it. To completely dismiss these situations is ignorant and dangerous.
What's the demographic?
Human traffickers should get an auto death sentence on the spot, if guilty.
And he's 100% correct! @willisscott3107
I agree!
I feel the same
True ❤
Are you serious. This is what most of these people voted for.
Whether this is factual or not, it's still prudent to be vigilant anywhere you are.
One day in a mall parking lot, 😮I noticed 2 young men standing outside of their car videotaping people, including me, walking to our cars. I started to turn around and go back in the store, but I was too close and would have been very obvious. When I got home, I called mall security and alerted them what was happening. They said they would go check it out. Could have been a trafficking ring or anything these days. Stay vigilant!!!!
I'm a lot less likely to regret being overly cautious with my personal safety than not cautious enough. Any decent person, even harmless, would understand why someone would fear a random encounter while vulnerable.
People tell me I'm paranoid but we shouldn't be surprised what humans are capable of doing.
This is why I carry, and yes, I walk out with my hand on firearm when I'm alone. Someone is getting ran over if they're in the road with cones in the middle of the night.
A push bar on your car is a cone criminals worst nightmare.
@@crazygrunt1000 every car has one under the plastic bumper.
A co-worker of mine said her husband prevented her kidnapping at a gas station noticing a van with approaching her with a towel in their hand
🧣+ 🛺 + 🖐?????
I was in my apartment and a well manicured man wearing a tee shirt and worn paint splashed steel toe boots knocked on my door. He had an 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper and told me that he was here to check my washing machine. He was not let in. He didn't have a uniform. He said that he was a new employee. I never saw him again.
Always keep an eye on your surroundings when alone in public. Especially at night. I’ve been followed 2 times, each time I had a gut feeling something was off. Trust your instincts, be safe, not sorry.
That's exactly why while I'm walking to my car at night I have my box cutter in my hand..
@tag3893 steel toe boots help too.
pepper spray is good too
The thing about touching things with chemicals is true, it's been happening in South Africa for years, it's witchcraft, I personally know four people who were victims to it, they lost consciousness and gave away their personal and private information and belongings, such as bank cards, pins, cellphones, savings, tablets and whatever valuables they had on them. I was targeted as well as my mother on separate occasions and the only reason we escaped was by praying to Lord Jesus. They'll either smear something on your clothes by 'accident', pretend to drop a thick roll of money which the unsuspecting victim will pick up to give it back, or they pretend to be foreigners who need assistance in English. So don't let anyone tell you it's 'folklore' it's true.
@@Eduardo_Espinoza Be aware pepper spray/mace is considered a concealed weapon in some states and requires a permit.
At lights and intersections, always give enuf room IN FRONT OF YOU, SO YOU CAN PULL OUT
I learned this in a very scary situation. I was stuck in traffic, and some guys started fighting on the sidewalk. The fight spilled into the street…then…a DRIVER gets out of his car with a “weapon”….I was just a sitting duck and wanted to 💩 my pants. I never felt so trapped in my life…so, yeah. I leave at least a car’s length in front of me.
Edit: I also like to stick to the right hand lanes as to not be trapped by traffic on both sides, as well. It is also good for making a quick “dip” if you think you are being followed. It’s sad that we need evasive action in every day life.👀
Two issues with the "debunking" at the end.
First, so-called "fact-checking" websites are not arbiters of truth, and just because there isn't a police report doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Second, "less than 1% of cases" means there are women falling victim to these tactics, and considering that millions of people are trafficked every year, I'd say that number is significant.
Exactly. "fact checkers" like Snopes were created as an extension of supporting the globalist narratives, so naturally they are going to downplay this problem
I don't care what these experts say, I'm taking heed to what these people are saying.
Also be careful if vehicles are driving really slow in front of your vehicle. Like if the speed limit is 35 miles an hour and the vehicle in front of you are driving 20 mile an hour something is up
Best thing you can do is hopefully there are a few cross roads that are NOT dead ends is to take the next left into a side road that isn’t a dead end and NOT to signal. Taking a right turn is more noticeable in a rear view mirror from the car going twenty miles an hour,and if the driver in front of you notices that you took a right turn,they can take the next right turn,and catch up with you maneuvering through the neighborhood if they are experts in that city.
@femalesoliderforjc1970 sure, be alert and check. But 99% of the time this is an inexperienced learner driver or elderly driver who isn't confident. My girlfriend drives like this as she drives rarely, like once a year.
That woman towards the end is so wrong. there are two types of trafficking. One involves people they know. The other involves strangers it does happen I have heard stories and it almost happened to me and a friend in downtown Portland when I was 19. A man on the phone right behind us said, " I have two girls (and something about) black leather." At an upcoming bus stop I told my friend I had to fix my shoe. He passed us..but looked back at us after he passed while I was "fixing my shoe." We thought we were free and clear. We found ourselves on a street with no people and suddenly there is another man on the phone behind us. We speed up a lot. He speeds up. I told my friend to pull aside she did and he passed us but slowed down....and kept looking at us..
When he got a small distance I told her, "Run." And we ran back the opposite direction ... coming from what would have been behind us had we kept going...around the corner was another man and he chased us until we got to a store to get inside. He spoke to my friend as we entered the store and he stood outside the store waiting there. I pointed to him so he could see me pointing to the men who worked there...and he soon left. We stayed in that store a very long time.portland used to be a major hub for trfkmng. . . To the point it was called the black rose. . . I have watched a news story about two teens who were rescued from being trfks to another state and sold as you know what's.... and it was amazing they escaped... but someone was almost Bea to death in the process of rescuing them... most girls never get saved.
The big city is a messed up place now, I recently went back & the second I got there it was like a open prison yard jungle, glad I'm nowhere near there now.
You should also have a big dog that's also a certified help dog for the store.
I saw a hooded fellow walk up behind a lady very briskly. Mind you it was a hot summer night in Florida and this man had a sweater hoody. He crossed the street as soon as he noticed me following behind, like he randomly bolted across the street suddenly and walked slowly on the other side. I kept looking at him even as I passed I looked back and eventually he turned off down a completely different path. I think that woman was none the wiser or possibly even suspected me instead. But she did not get taken that night at least.
@@danielthompson3928 you saved her. Well done. We need more men like you in the world.
As the border continues to be overrun expect more of this. Remember, every state is a border state given how the DNC operates.
She said most. You need to listen better. She said most for a reason.
I'm not a woman but I always go on hyper alert if I see anything unusual. At 68, I always carry concealed whenever I'm on the streets. Being a gentleman and a vet I will always help others when I see them in danger. The scumbags got nothing on me.
I get that these are urban legends and they probably do more harm than good, but at least these stories put the idea in womens minds. That's at least helpful.
That being said, I'm one of many who will run towards the sound of screaming, do make a lot of noise and I'll come help.
I understand that women are considered vulnerable and that's why I recommend a GOOD personal defense class. You go girl!
That's nice to know 👵
A very rare thing in South Africa! - someone to help you when you get attacked...? Well done, You are a hero!
👍🥰
Wow! You, Gentlemen are Hard to find! How I wish there are more of you! Thanks for sharing.
My martial arts teacher told me when I was YOUNG:
With your skill and strength:
“ Get a gun”
When in a parking lot, I always park facing outbound so I can pull out directly and not have to back out.
This is why I am a huge believer that woman should carry and be trained on what they carry.
Yes! 10000%!
I'm pretty sure Bill Gates & the rich tycoons just want more victims like Epstein Island.
@lisa-shitsakwibjnie3761 💯
The great equalizer
I’m all for this but if your attacker overpowers you it could make the situation more dangerous. I think a woman who Carrie’s should be trained in both how to use it and self defense. All bets are off if your attacker gains control of your weapon.
@@cat_alyst6306 Getting overpowered is a danger to anyone, thats why response time and training are critical. But with training and awareness, you are still much better off with protection.
A cousin of mine was sprayed with perfume at a mall’s bathroom and almost passed out but her husband was waiting for her outside so thank god nothing happened! Be careful, also a girl i know was touched with a gel type substance on her arm and then she passed out, she was lucky enough of not being alone and getting help quick, so… poisoning could happen by the touch of something🙃
You mean a man sprayed your cousin with perfume
@@ManiyaVinas no, a woman was inside the bathroom and she asked her if she liked perfume and before my cousin could answer, she sprayed her with it
@@MarielyGarciaCthat is scary ima dude and watching this has got me Scared cuz I’m not a big dude lol I’m short
You're so full of it I'm sure you have a story for every conversation everyone knows someone that knows someone who experienced something that's what you sound like 🤪
@@Turbocharged200 nah, they want easy targets. Just be confident that whoever tries something is going to remember the day they chose you as their target and they'll pick up that vibe and avoid you. They are not willing to get hurt over it, surprisingly enough.
It’s easy for someone who is not in the position to say these are harmless pranks … but those who are the victims or whose cars are marked “know” that these are real …
I HAVE NO PROBLEM RUNNING SOMEONE DOWN IF I HAVE TO… PERIOD! 😢😢😢
Same
Especially if I'm PMSing lol
just make sure that who you run down is a real threat because misunderstandings can happen in many different ways and you don't want to find yourself
in a situation where you thought you knew who the person was BUT YOUR WRONG same with road rage if somebody is flipping you the bird
DON'T REACT drive away!!!!! THEY ARE TRYING TO PROVOKE YOU TO REACT IF YOU DO than they will take it UP a notch
You have to think of your safety first!!
@MountainGoddess314 that's funny!! Thanks! I really needed a laugh!!
Got to feel sorry for girls and young women especially. There's enough problems in life without the threat of being kidnapped and sold.
Thank you
Its like you didnt watch the video.
What freaked me out was when I heard they have a ring of boys for selling as well. (Another video on another day).
@@neomehollow1391 I'm 32 at 5'11" and I have anger issues, trying to get me would not only be too risky but it would be too much work. And idc if they have a 6|_|N pointed at me I'm still talking shii and I'm still not complying I'd rather catch the lead. 🤷♂️😂
@@geewhiz5926 loll hopefully they never pick you out then.. well it might be a good thing cuz you would end up drawing attention to them XD pretty sure they pick out the vulnerable and broken to avoid attention in the end
It is absolutely absurd they edited out the word trafficed
about 35 years ago I had two women try and get my then 13 year old son into their car in a small town just off of the interstate! Fortunately I had discussed kidnapping attempts with him and he was aware.... but the thing is this was 35 years ago!!!!! These women were total strangers to him so don't tell me that this stuff doesn't happen! I can't imagine how much more clever that they are now!
I don’t care if there is no evidence. My wife had a coworker who woke up in another country. They didn’t know the person who did it and this is not social media story as this happened before there was even social media.
This has been going on for decades !
@@kookietherapy9398Makes some of us thankful to the God who has kept us safe all this time and who will continue to do so, can’t imagine how many close calls He protected us from!
Wow...but you leave us hanging...What happened? You don't just kidnap to transport, and nothing else.
@@havad3938 The woman woke up in Korea with no passport and had a hard time getting back to the USA. Had to get to the consulate to get her a passport so she could get home. She still works with my wife. Do to her privacy I don’t want to go into details of her ordeal but it was not good.
@@havad3938 I don’t feel like I should share what was done to her. All I will say is she was lucky to get away with her life; though at the time I am not sure she thought so. Luckily, she made her way to a US Consulate and after a short while the US government got her a passport and flew her home. My wife has worked with her for a number of years. A very sweet lady and I am sorry she experienced that.
Another tip: Change the settings on your car's central locking so ONLY your driver's door unlocks. One click the driver's door unlocks, two clicks all doors unlock. People have been carjacked when someone jumps into the back seat from the other side of the car when you get into the driver's seat. Check your car's user manual or Google how to adjust this setting.
In other words, stay off of your cellphone while walking. Do NOT wear ear pieces while walking. Don’t act like a victim!
Just be careful all the way around, just because there's been NO cases with these things being used doesn't mean they won't be in the future. The world is getting darker and we'd do well to stay alert at all times.
I had a guy come up to my car while I was waiting for a friend to come out of the grocery store in late afternoon hours with my small dog in my lap. Something told me to lock my doors and fast, i clicked the keyfob twice and locked my doors, my dog proceeded to go nuts as a large man came up and tried my doors. It was hair raising. And I don't have a nice car, i have a crusty ol sunfire with peeling paint and this was the car he targeted. I'm always on high alert, but after that I'm hyper vigilante and I encourage everyone else to be.
Not to mention we don't know for certain that there are no cases, there's plenty of crime that goes unreported because the victim never gets the chance. Who knows how many people have been taken that never escaped or been found. We only know part of what happens out there, so we can't discount something with 100% certainty
@@wolvie1618 This is very true, as women and just humans in general we need to be on our toes at all times. Cause if not you, it'll be someone else. So some of this could be misinformation but a large chunk could literally be being used right this second and we'd never know. We can't discredit any safety precautions just cause bad actors on tik tok, it might just save someone's life or a loved ones.
There unfortunately HAS been instances where I live and it's been going on for a long time as well.
Gut feelings are always helpful in the worst of times. ❤️
People obviously mark the cars for a reason and it definitely isn't for anything good.
Either its a prank to creep the girl out or something much much worse.
These people in the clip saying thatthis isn't how human traffickers work can't possibly know that its true in every case.
There is a lot of missing people that never get found and even if they get rescued its not aure they would find out that they car was tagged.
And its videos evidence that women have been jumped on the way to their car and kidnapped so it definitely does happen.
I was a DSS at 2 pm broad daylight when a man jumped into my car but he quickly left after finding out i carry! 😂
Lmboo 😂😂😂 I can only imagine that!!!
If theres something on your car, ALWAYS be aware and be alert, do not listen to these people who are debunking, and saying these things are harmless. Please be careful.
Of course people are debunking this because trafficking doesn't happen like that. Does no one ask themselves what's the purpose of marking someone? You just spook them off. Real trafficking often works psychologically on vulnerable people (e.g. poverty, homelessness, substance abuse). It makes no sense to tag a pricy car of a middle class woman who will obviously arm herself or call her husband to protection.
Car theft does happen though.
Ofcourse the government is trying to deny it.. 🧐 SUS AF!!
Exactly! It doesn't have to be traffickers to be dangerous. Somebody could be planning to try to take your car, or assault you.
Always question experts. Experts do not know everything bad actors are doing. Experts just go by what is most common. Bad actors can easily outsmart smug experts.
Exactly. Debunking means it's true.
Its no wonder I stay home as much as possible. I don't feel safe anywhere.
I used to hitchhike.
Too many random murders now.
It's, oddly, much easier that way.
If you do this, you will let the evil ppl win. You gotta live your life - just do it w/ awareness and take common sense precautions. Be proactive so you won't have to be reactive.
Come back, covid lockdowns, all is forgiven!😂
@@thatswhatisaid8908 😂 My lifestyle didn't really change when it happened.
Thank you for all of this information. We are moving cross country so it was helpful. Thankfully we have big dogs coming along.❤
But can you blame us for being scared? We women are so vulnerable, it's better to be safe than sorry
Women have always been vulnerable that's why strong men are needed, but masculinity is somehow toxic now
Ps: i'm a woman
Borderline paranoid, beyond scared. This world is getting darker by the minute
Being wary is one thing; being paranoid, and *especially* spreading false facts about trafficking around social media is somethinn else entirely.
@@RHBR01
But can you blame us? Also they didn't say they were false... Less than 1% isn't false... It's still real.
Carry weapons. Knives, more knives. Pepperspray. CCW.
Abby, whatever her was? Yes, they are waiting & watching to pounce. About 35 years ago in small town Laurel, Mississippi. Another coworker of mine was out walking late in the evening with her 15 year old daughter. Two men jumped out of a vehicle & attempted to take her daughter. She fought them hard & her daughter got away, barely. They nearly got her in the vehicle. This happened in broad daylight, in a WHITE neighborhood, & neither mother nor daughter knew them. The police caught them & they told the police they were attempting to abduct her to sell her for prostitution. It made the papers. Yes, it can & does happen. This was before SM back in the 1990s. Be aware of people & your surroundings.
"Fact checking site Snopes" pretty funny! Snopes wouldn't recognize a true fact if it bit them on the backside.
1. When walking to your car look at your surroundings.
2. Don’t hang out in your car in a parking lot.
3. Getting to the car, check the backseat.
4. Keep aware of your surroundings. If it feels unsafe, call the police.
Just please don't shoot me if I am loading my groceries in the car next to you.
Already in the car before checking the backseat would be way too late 🙏🙏🙏
I have to be alert especially at night, even be watchful when approaching your car in the parking lot. Look out for strangers nearby, or occupied parked cars. Best to be in a lighted area nearest the store. Good idea to go into a store if you suspect you are being tailed. It happened to me once too.
@@hphan7549check as you get in…
@@carolm.5260Flash light would be to carry any time you leave your house at night
I work as a store mgr in a big box store. I can tell you that on average, 2x a month men will come in and follow teenage girls. Different men, different girls each time. I have called police multiple times while working there about this. Then have never gotten a girl, thank God! We are very aware of this and as employees try to deter them, walking near them, asking them for if they need help, etc. Monitoring them on camera by our security, etc. This "big box store" will NEVER post this in the news because they will lose business. As employees we can be fired for speaking out about criminal events.
So trust me, there are plenty of creepers who are out there trying to get young girls.
Thank You for your honesty!
Whether they know or not they appreciate being safe shopping in your store and if they don't that'd only be because they don't know how much your store is doing to keep them safe.
Not fun fact the age who are most likely kidnapped are kids over 12.
Thanks for the heads up.
Good to know big box store managers are looking out for these young girls & possible predators, it's awful how dangerous it's become out there for them.
I personally experienced two guys offering me to smell perfume. It may not be not be trafficking, it was for a kidnaping or something else that was sinister.
Something like this happened to me like, 20 years ago, maybe a little more, it was a long time ago in any case. I was at the mall and finished up my shopping so I was going to my car. There was a guy just standing near it and I acted like I didn't see him. Before I unlocked my car he came up to me and started talking, I don't even remember what he was saying, I just told him I wasn't interested. He ignored me and got real close, so I told him to back off a couple time and when he didn't I used the heel of my palm to strike at his face. My parents taught me self defense and at that point I was scared, I had no idea who he was or what he wanted so I struck him. I think I broke his nose, he staggered back and dropped to his knees and I saw blood but I jumped in my car and tore out of there. I didn't have a cell phone at the time but I called the cops when I got home, never heard back from them so I have no idea if they did anything and if they did if they found him. I now carry a knife and a tazer on me at all times, just in case.
Yeah, and these same "sources" would say that Sound of Freedom is greatly exaggerated, too. My fiance's mother was stalked by a stranger recently. Yes, there are plenty of online personas, family members, and friends and other people known to the victim that are most typically a perpetrator, but there are more tactics being orchestrated every day, since human trafficking is growing exponentially every day, with victims and cartels being virtually unstoppable at the border. I'm glad that you included information about being aware of your surroundings, as well as how to practically fight back.
If something..is on your vehicle... don't touch it. RUN! Someone, is hanging around your car...call the cops.
Even if "1%" of trafficking has happened using those tactics, that's still tooooo many. Stay safe out there people!
Amazingly while human trafficking is highest now than ever in the history of the human race, people would attempt to dismiss anything that could potentially target anyone is insane or they are dismissing what they themselves are doing.
remember: if a hooded figure approaches you on the road and they are performing any ominous action, it is better to be judged by 12 than be carried by 6, stomp the gas and run, if they get in front then it sucks for them to be cosplaying a deer in front of a vehicle
I’ve been in dangerous situations like this. I gave a ride to a stranger and was almost kidnapped. I will never let a stranger near me again.
I'm so sorry that happened to you 💔 it's beyond horrible that we can't even help a fellow human on a whim without literally fearing for our lives
😳😳😳 I’m glad you were able to get away, that you’re here now and can warn people against it.
That’s exactly why you never pick up anyone you do not know
It's really sad how low someone will go to take advantage of someone elses kindness
i gave a ride to a super distressed woman because it looked like something might’ve happened to her and she ended up bringing a loaded gun in my car.
Snopes cant be trusted. In the late 1990s, my niece was walking behind her mother and grandmother, across a parking lot to go inside a store. A woman that she didnt know was over at a pay phone on the side of the building, and had overheard my nieces name spoken by her mother. The woman called out to my niece using her name and actually told her that the phone call was for her. Twice, she did this, but my niece being street smart just gave her a dirty look and went on in the store. This happened at a time when stories were going around about people kidnapping girls with long blond hair for occult sacrifice.
Also please don't forget that there are good and kind people in this world. Be smart and aware of your surroundings. Be kind until the situation warrants you unable to. Learning how to defend yourself will take anxiety and fear out of the equation and put them in a healthy place where they belong.
I'd rather be cautious in a carpark alone... than potentially kidnapped. No matter how low the likelihood
That is a good thing but I sure wouldn't want to be mistaken for a crook when I was just another person going to my car, and get shot.
The fact checkers are part of it! Do not let your guard down. Stay safe.
The cutting of ankles from the 70's actually did happen... not a made up thing and I know this because it happened to people I knew back then. It's better to be safe than sorry and I do not believe for a second that "mostly" abductions or traffickers are "intimate friends" or people you know. That just seems a bit of a stretch.
I mean, that statistic is true, as it’s easier to take someone who’s following willingly than by force. Plus, it follows the same logic as why you’re more likely to be sexually assaulted, kidnapped, and murdered by someone you know. But it’s not uncommon for it to be strangers either. It’s how stalkers exist. Human trafficking is horrendously common in poorer countries. However, while it’s not impossible, it doesn’t actually happen in America as often as people think. What is common, is SA and robbery, which is just as likely to be perpetrated by a complete stranger.
This is NOT a new method criminals use. Tagging has always been a method used by criminals of all types to organize their crime with accomplices. There have been cases (pre-ring cameras being common) of people spray-painting people's houses with codes and symbols that tell other criminals a variety of things. Like, person lives alone, has valuable items in their house, etc. Tagging is a long-lasting tactic for organized crime.
Exactly.
That makes no sense whatsoever. These people have got y'all worried about the wrong tjimgs.
@@TimmehJaygo outside
@@TimmehJaygo touch grass...or maybe,...you're a perpetrator?
@@TimmehJay What exactly didn't make sense?
There is no set norm for how traffickers seek/get women/men. Saying it’s people they know is like quoting movies… We don’t know who trafficks and what who is trafficked. Unfortunately, that’s why we all need to keep our eyes open and be proactive.
CPS, Foster Care. Runaways.
The Foster “ parents” can claim the child ran away.
Regardless if these are examples are not of HUMAN TRAFFICKING or kidnapping attempts...continue to be cautious & go with your "gut" feeling on the matter. It is not normal to have these objects placed on a car period. So be AWARE of your surroundings.
It could be tagging for car theft. That’s way more common than trafficking but I mean it’s always best to be safe and follow your gut instinct. If you’re wrong great that’s literally the best case scenario.
Honestly better safe than sorry is my way to go ALWAYS. Is dangerous be a woman living by yourself, I’m taking no risks.
Car theft was my first thought🤷♀️
That honestly makes more sense but can never be too careful these days either way!
@@WaryofExtremes-realoriginal look, I’m not a criminal mastermind. Idfk
then why is it only women saying they have been tagged?
Just because "fact checkers" or law enforcement are unable to prove these tactics does not mean they aren't real. People go missing ALL the time and who's to say this hasn't been used on them? I'd rather believe this theory and be safe than to disbelieve and disappear.
Yep! NEVER trust these commercial "fact checkers". Their whole reason for being is to support the ongoing "narratives", not the TRUTH
I saw a woman being followed in Walmart and he followed everywhere she Wenzhou,so I told her before she checked out!
I honestly don’t care if it’s misrepresentation. If there is something weird on my car, I’m calling the cops. Better safe than sorry. If the zip tie thing isn’t a trafficking issue, then why are they putting zip ties on peoples cars? I have a hard time believing it doesn’t mean ANYTHING
Abby your credentials are?
it’s always tiktok.. 😭😭
This is a good thing. You know this know bcuz of tiktok 🙌
ONG
Usually TikTok is bad but I might start using it to find safety info
We never had this many issues when vine was a thing
@@StarNightSkysbecause vine only allowed 6 second videos☠️
During the 80s I was in my twenties one time I was walking home from my ex's parents' house. At that time I was dating him. Well, a vehicle slowed down behind me. I was on the sidewalk at the time. When I noticed it. I decided to turn up the sidewalk that belonged to a home. The person then sped off.
Another time, I was sitting hunched over while waiting for my man near the bus stop not far from a restaurant we were going to eat at that night. Someone decided to park about 10 feet from me. I would say that he thought I was a young woman. I was in my late 30s at that time. When the bus came and my man started to walk to me. The driver drove off in a hurry. It helped that I had stood up and went to meet my man.
please remember to be careful even when you’re with others. just because you’re in numbers doesn’t fully mean you’re safe.
i’ve been followed and harassed even when i was with my dad. i’ve been followed and almost kidnapped out of the car when i was with my grandma and mom. it was literally at walmart in pure daylight with hundreds of people around. i’ve also been followed around a major mall in my area even when i was with my boyfriend.
they literally followed me for hours. make sure you’re protecting yourself and those around you and keeping an eye out. you can enjoy yourself, don’t be in fear all the time. just remember to be smart and know your surroundings. these things don’t just happen in the dark, at random scary parks or on highways. they happen in daylight, at major stores, just be knowledgeable before you do stuff.
where do you live, I don't want to go there!
A woman telling other women to ignore strange signs and unexplained occurrences which could result in her abduction or death, does not have good intentions. The woman at 23:43 is beyond disgusting.
That’s what I was thinking. It’s almost like them saying I’m just don’t worry about it. It’ll be attention to nothing. Just go on about your business. It’s almost like they want you to be abducted or something to hurt. strange
@@BuggyBlue77Try taking your time when you write it's like you're trying to say five things at once.
But when you actual do pay attention to it is when it's working in their favor.
Some women are Stockholm syndrome
Even if something isn't the "usual tactic" why not pay attention to your surroundings and protect yourself? It's like telling people "well, r@pe usually happens by someone you know, so don't bother being scared by that strange man jogging behind you, it's statistically rare!"
don't worry about hurting someone's feelings.......protect YOUTSELF.....period.
Yeah, you have to be an "expert" to know something like a roadblock with guy's in hoodies slithering up to your car is a dangerous situation. GOOD GRIEF.
A friend and I found a few hundred dollars underneath the tire of her car in a grocery store parking lot, she assumed it was mine. I told her I wasn’t sure, she said you should look in your pockets… I’m like ehhhhh once we get in the car and leave sure but I’m not sticking around. I just felt uneasy about it because why would it be nearly stored underneath the tire. We both got in the vehicle we noticed that there was a guy lurking about. dark clothing cap and a hoodie. It could have been amazing luck or something nefarious, but I rather sort that out once I’m safe at home.
Was the money real
@@kaylaloveslilpeepforever6825 It was, I brought Sopa De Mariscos over to my mom’s. My friend and I ate some Tostadas, Enchiladas, Burritos, Fried ice cream, and Plantains. I kept the rest for bills. After the initial panic, we had a nice time. But the situation was pretty sketch. It was laid perfectly under the tire. The wind didn’t do that.
I hope you called the cops.
there has indeed been a case of fentanyl laced money in the US..
Good think it wasn't prop money nor advertising made to look like real money.
Wow - excellent video! Very informative.
What I’ve learned over the years is that the most important thing everyone should practice is situational awareness. In other words: keep your head on a swivel!! 😊
Sound of Freedom. Spreading awareness is never wrong. Do not be oblivious when it comes to your surroundings and bad habits and timing.
but, don't give money....
Moral of the story, stay vigilant
Be very aware of your surroundings wether these tactics are real or not.
S-trafficking is VERY real and is a trillion dollar industry it is not an urban legend
And please watch over your children cause they’re the most vulnerable. Watch the movie “The Sound of Freedom”
Yupp! And even if human trafficking isn’t a criminals end goal- you could still get robbed, injured, or SA-ed
I agree, i would also like to recommend “The Whistleblower” to show that even with the authorities or the people we expect to protect us ,not all,but theres a possibility that they’re a part of it.
Which is super scary since the first thing we can feel towards them specially young ones are just pure trust not knowing what they do in the background.
But also, do not be scared or paranoid, it will cause you to not think straight. Be aware and careful of your surroundings, but do NOT be scared. This can happen to absolutely anyone.
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Don’t trust anyone, only GOD.
Always carry your keys with one long key in between two knuckles. Makes a great weapon
Fear mongering? I have been approached by strangers in parking areas three times in the past few years, one foIIowed me and parked near me three different times untiI he (dressed Iike a woman) offered me French fries, and the other offered me coffee. When I refused and moved away from them, they persisted.. In one case, in a remote parking lot of a campground, the man actuaIIy pounced and pinned me against my car. FortunateIy in that case I had a dog (a pit buII) exploring the nearby woods, and the man didn't know he existed untiI he showed up immediateIy after I was attacked, running Iike a bat out of HeII toward us. Thank God the dog was there. He saved me.
Better to be cautious than to be sorry. These stories are out there because things DO happen.
Last tip, always park your car in reverse so that upon your return the car is ready to leave. Ah, get yourself a gun, learn how to use it.
If there’s a tissue or napkins in your door handle & you don’t have a glove, get in on the passenger side instead so you don’t get drugged by the napkin.
Keep a pen in your purse and push it out with the pen.
Take pictures of people who freak you out. It freaks them out too, and you can inform authorities or businesses
Here's the thing. If you see someone standing beside your car.. DO NOT GO NEAR YOUR CAR. STAY AWAY FROM IT ENTIRELY, go back inside a business and wait for that person to leave. if after 10 minutes they dont leave.. call the police.
What I don't like is the people saying that these aren't tactics of trafficking when it very well could be. And if not, what is the harm of someone being extra cautious of their surroundings and making sure they stay safe while also reporting this to police and the public? No matter what, something is happening even if it's not directly trafficking at the time, people are doing something.
It's also misdirecting. It's likely not trafficking - other countries are easier for that - but they may want to assault or rob you. Or even just get a kick out of threatening with it. In Europe there was also a string of issues with people being in stopped cars on the highway, pretending to have issues so they could assault drivers who stopped.
@@unturned6066 I do get that but in the grand scheme of it, doesn't it make people more cautious regardless of what the motive or probable outcome would have been? Whether someone believed they were about to be abducted or robbed they still are being cautious. Doesn't matter what we think the motive of the bad people have, it actually helps people be more aware in general.
but it is a fact that 600 000-800 000 people are trafficked each year so people who are saying that these are not trafficking tactiks are living in another universe...
I live in a USA state that's on the ocean where the amount of missing people is abnormally high with way too many of them being suspected to have been lost to trafficking, and so I have to argue that there's more human trafficking in the United States than most people think.
yall be freaking out about this stuff while literally watching the majority of the species get murdered with labor induced starvation so that europeans can keep consolidating the worlds wealth into their bank accounts... for whatever reason, you are more afraid of something that might happen than something that is actively happening in front of your faces every waking second you spend inside of a eurocentric country or anywhere they have substantial power.
did people already forget how air tags were just recently used to track location of the victims, till they made changes and now there are notifications of an 'unknown device traveling with you'? this has the same vibe. if not for trafficking there are many other crimes this could be used for. I say better safe than sorry
AirTags always did that. For this reason. But they made it even better.
That feature really works! I got that notice but was able to determine that I had accidentally picked up one of my sister’s tags.
The slicing of someone's ankles ACTUALLY did happen to a woman at Northwest Plaza in St. Ann, MO when I was a child/preteen. I was born in 1972. I remember the news report, but trying to find it may be difficult. It is NOT A MYTH, IT WAS TRUE.
I’ve been watching a lot of explained crimes this week and I’m getting really worried that these types of things are gonna happen to me sooner or later.
Right? I'm already paranoid starting college in the city, especially with having one night class in person
Don’t talk it into existence 😢
get a gun if you are i the us and there are other options for places that dont allow guns. trust me; if you never need it you are lucky but if you are in a situation when you need it and dont have it it is usually a life or death thing and you will thank urself for getting it.
Bear spray, self defense classes, g.u.n
Always be careful and aware of your surroundings but please don’t let tik tok fearmongering ruin your life
Same thing happened in Bathurst New-Brunswick couple of month ago when a girl from my place was driving and she noticed a white van on the side of the road whit a women waving her arms for help, the girl stopped her car, she go see the women and suddently a man get out of the van, grab her and attemp to abducted her! Thanks god she was able to defend herself, run to her car and get the fu.. out of there safely but the van was chasing her, she call the police and make her way home! This incident scares me to death because a couple of day later the same fuc.... van was spotted in my hometown not far from Bathurst, the RCMP was call and they searched for the van but i had no feedback about this! I hope these 2 psychos never come back here!
I don’t believe the cops one bit. Women need to be careful, pure and simple.
It's incredibly irresponsible to tell people not to worry about any of the things in this video, especially because "according to a TikTok user human traffickers don't use this tactic." Right, because a random TikTok user is the authority on all these things.
And just because a website states there hasn't been evidence that a specific tactic has been used in trafficking doesn't mean it isn't being used.
Do you honestly think anyone who has fallen victim to trafficking is just magically returned home and warns everyone about how it was done? Do you have any clue as to how any of these people were kidnapped and where they are now? No, you don't. So maybe think before putting your opinion which was derived from a TikTok user in a video 'debunking' human trafficking tactics.
Disgusting.