The rapid migration of trafficking activities to these digital platforms has significantly complicated detection and response efforts. Traffickers move quickly between platforms, using coded language, emojis, and other tactics to avoid detection. Investigators are now required to use internet-based investigative methods to research these activities and uncover hidden trafficking networks.

In this guide, we'll explore how OSINT tools and techniques can be used to effectively combat human trafficking. By tapping into publicly available data, investigators can gain actionable insights that help them identify traffickers, uncover trafficking routes, and protect vulnerable individuals.