Did you know young girls are often lured into human trafficking by ‘boyfriends’? – Sask Today

Victims dissatisfied with their life are vulnerable to the deceptive “boyfriend’s” promises of a better life, love and protection.

Human traffickers often start out as “boyfriends,” according to RCMP.

Predators exploit vulnerabilities to ensnare victims. Victims dissatisfied with their circumstances are vulnerable to the deceptive “boyfriends’” promises of a better life, love and protection.

“They often start out by becoming ‘boyfriends,’ luring girls with promises of love and protection – a dream of a better life,” the Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba RCMP told SaskToday in a joint interview. “They fulfill a need that is ‘missing.’ Then come the gifts, such as clothes, an iPhone, even a pet.”

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