Labour Trafficking Deception

We define labour trafficking deception as the specific use of lies and online deception to rope people into forced labour situations abroad.

We focus heavily on this intersection because modern trafficking almost never happens without some form of digital trickery.

Scam operators use polished online profiles and fake documents to convince Bangladeshi workers they are signing up for legitimate, decent work. Once victims cross borders, that initial deception turns into outright coercion.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (2022) identifies this deceptive recruitment phase as the absolute most critical point to stop the trafficking cycle.

We map these digital recruitment pathways ourselves, giving governments the data they need to tear down trafficking networks. We also run specialised capacity building for law enforcement and border guards, teaching them to recognise the signs of online deception.

Through strong advocacy, we push for corporate accountability. We demand that overseas employers and digital platforms take real responsibility for the labour trafficking scams operating right under their noses.