60 minutes story 30 Oct 2022

[Jimmy long]

Investigation into human trafficking, this will change the way I think about things related to some of my activities, suggest you watch it

 

[mrys]

Trafficked: Women shunted ‘like cattle’ around Australia for sex work

The identity of a Sydney-based Mr Big running a global human sex trafficking ring has been revealed.

www.watoday.com.au

 

[Nev]

I know I'd have no real idea whether a sex worker I was engaging was actually a slave, other than things like only seeing people with fluent English. What should people like me do?

 

[Alfred]

I stick mostly with my favourites who are long-term residents, permanent residents, or Australian citizens.
I have no fears they might have been trafficked, or that they might traffic others. Most of their visiting masseuses are relatives (eg sisters) wanting a working holiday in Australia - not sure if they have working permits, but they are certainly not exploited.

 

[Jimmy long]

I've noticed some things, are these red flags?

1. call or text, and immediately get a response from a different number
2. make arrangements, but when I get there the person has no idea what was arranged - "how long?, what service?" etc
3. fake pictures, details, service offering
4. and worst of all, no enthusiasm for what they are doing, they don't want to be there

any others?

 

[Nev]

I've noticed some things, are these red flags?

1. call or text, and immediately get a response from a different number
2. make arrangements, but when I get there the person has no idea what was arranged - "how long?, what service?" etc
3. fake pictures, details, service offering
4. and worst of all, no enthusiasm for what they are doing, they don't want to be there

any others?

I've never had these issues except #3. These look like red flags to me. Should we call that confidential (if required) police phone number if we experience these?

 

[asianguy77]

I've noticed some things, are these red flags?

1. call or text, and immediately get a response from a different number
2. make arrangements, but when I get there the person has no idea what was arranged - "how long?, what service?" etc
3. fake pictures, details, service offering
4. and worst of all, no enthusiasm for what they are doing, they don't want to be there

any others?

None of these are red flags specific to the woman being trafficked.

1. It's common in this industry that the girl may have someone else take the bookings

2. Classic case of bait and switch tactics

3. Not always. But you get what you pay for. Can't expect GFE from a $150hr compared to $400hr. Higher volume less quality. Also case of YMMV

 

[WildBrumby]

Wish I had seen this when I was young and starting out. I would have been a better informed punter. Definitely saw things that in hindsight should have reported had I had the maturity to do so.

 

[Longshot]

I've noticed some things, are these red flags?

1. call or text, and immediately get a response from a different number
2. make arrangements, but when I get there the person has no idea what was arranged - "how long?, what service?" etc
3. fake pictures, details, service offering
4. and worst of all, no enthusiasm for what they are doing, they don't want to be there

any others?

#1 is a constant...particularly on Locanto!!