Backpage faces pressure to crack down on human trafficking ads in Canada – The Globe and Mail

BACKPAGE – “The Senate report cites the National Association of Attorneys General in describing Backpage as a “hub” of human trafficking, “especially the trafficking of minors. Among the descriptions: “Fresh,” “Young,” “New in town,” “Just off the plane,” “Available 24/7,” “Barely legal,” “Looks underage,” “Hot young angel – do whatever u want.” Not only do you know it but the police do also. “Nuff said.

The Dallas-based classifieds site is no longer displaying adult-services ads in the U.S., but ads that anti-trafficking groups say facilitate criminal activity are still being uploaded in Canada

Source: Backpage faces pressure to crack down on human trafficking ads in Canada – The Globe and Mail