Report Trafficking

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.

Human trafficking is a situation in which an individual is compelled to work or engage in commercial sex through the use of force, fraud or coercion. If the individual is under the age of 18 and engaging in commercial sex they are experiencing trafficking regardless of whether force, fraud, or coercion is also taking place.

If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation:

  • Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.
  • Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.
  • Chat the National Human Trafficking Hotline via humantraffickinghotline.org/chat.
  • Submit a tip online through the anonymous online reporting form below. However, please note that if the situation is urgent or occurred within the last 24 hours we would encourage you to call, text or chat.
  • Interpreters are available via phone call only.

The information you provide will be reviewed by the Trafficking Hotline. You may have the option to provide information confidentially and/or remain anonymous. However, Trafficking Hotline staff are mandated reporters. This means that if you share information about a person 17 or under who is being harmed or about anyone in immediate danger, and you share your name, address, or anything to identify you, we reserve the right to report that information and the situation to the police and/or CPS. You can choose what information to share. Learn more about the Hotline's approach and policies regarding reporting trafficking situations to law enforcement.

Report missing children or child pornography to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) or through their Cybertipline.

Please note that if the situation is urgent or occurred within the last 24 hours we would encourage you to call, text or chat. 

We are aware of viral content being shared on social media and have provided the information to law enforcement. Please only submit this form in regards to viral content if you have information regarding a specific victim or survivor.


Section I – Potential Trafficking Report Details

Type of Trafficking

Location of Trafficking

If the exploitation is online, involves children, and the location is unknown, report to NCMEC instead.

If the location is international, choose "International Location". If physical location is unknown, choose "Unknown".
Estimated Age Range of Potential Victims
If age is unknown, explain why in the "Potential Victim(s) Information" section below.
Situation Involves - Minors
Situation Involves - Adults
Enter any other information about the potential victim(s): Full name, date of birth/age, gender, phone number, residential address, email address, etc. Please also include if they are a US citizen, legal permanent resident, foreign national, or green card holder.
Has the potential victim directly asked you or someone you know for help leaving their situation?
If so, provide which agency, any report numbers or points of contact on the case, action taken, and when the report was made.
PV Wants Police Involvement
We recommend the potential victim calls us directly, are you able to share our Hotline information with them?
Phone: 888-373-7888
Text: 233733
Enter any information about the trafficker(s): Full name, date of birth/age, phone number, residential address, email address, etc.

Section II – Reporter Information

You may remain anonymous but providing your information will help us investigate your concerns quickly and thoroughly. If you remain anonymous, please provide all of the information you have in Section I so we can help and take careful, survivor-centered action steps on the case.

We must note that as mandated reporters, we would have to breach confidentiality if you identify as a minor in a trafficking or otherwise abusive, harmful, or neglectful situation as well as if you disclose specific intent to take lethal action against yourself or others.

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Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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