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This document includes selected cases that contain significant details and illustrate how P:P platforms are utilized in various human trafficking situations.  \nDISCLAIMER: Polaris and the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) cannot verify the accuracy of information contained within this form and/or any statements recorded by NHTH staff relating to this form and the corresponding potential case/victim. Polaris and the NHTH does not investigate tips or other information reported through the hotline. Information provided is not a statement of fact but rather a record of information communicated to the NHTH.  \nPolaris received $3. 5 million through competitive funding through the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant \\# 90ZV0138-01-00. The project will be financed with 77. 7% of federal funds and 22. 3%($1. 002 million) by non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACF/HHS, or the U. S. Government.  \nFor more information, please visit the ACF website, Administrative and National Policy Requirements: [https://www.acf.hhs.gov/administrative-and-national](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/administrative-and-national)policyrequirements\\#chapter-8  \nDISTRIBUTION: This information is for limited distribution. You are permitted to share this information/site within the compliance/financial crimes section of your organization at your discretion. Please do not distribute further without permission from Polaris.  \nCase 1:   \nA self-identifying victim reported that she was forced to advertise herself for commercial sex online via AdultSearch, Eros, Ourhome2 and Preferred 411. While victim reporting was not underage while she was a victim of sex trafficking, she stated her alleged trafficker is known to drive around high schools looking to recruit underage girls. Buyers of commercial sex paid her alleged trafficker via cash, Venmo and Zelle. The alleged trafficker got victim a bank card through Bank of America in order to send money to victim's bank card via Zelle so victim could pay her bills. Trafficker also stole victim's social security number and purchased a car in her name.  \nCase 2:   \nA self-identifying victim of sex trafficking reported she was forced to engage in commercial sex by a trafficker for over 10 years. The victim was forced to walk streets and provide internet-based commercial sex. The victim reported that she was required to send her alleged trafficker the profits via CashApp or Western Union, sometimes sending the money to the trafficker's children so it is not directly connected to him. The victim estimates she has sent nearly $10,000 to trafficker in total.  \nCase 3:   \nA self-identifying victim of sex trafficking reported she was forced to engage in commercial sex at various high-end hotels and strip at various strip clubs. The alleged trafficker forced the victim to engage in internet-based sexual acts as well and advertised [victim on Megapersonal.com. The](victim on Megapersonal.com. The)[ ](victim on Megapersonal.com. The)[victim stated the advertisements were not in her own name. The victim stated trafficker used](victim stated the advertisements were not in her own name. The victim stated trafficker used)[ ](victim stated the advertisements were not in her own name. The victim stated trafficker used)[CashApp to accept money from buyers.](CashApp to accept money from buyers.)  \n[Case 4:](Case 4:)   \nThe caller reported that a minor was given money in exchange for sexual acts. The caller alleged trafficker reportedly sent this victim money via CashApp with captions referring to sexual acts. Additionally, the alleged trafficker has hacked into all of victi","cbCaisLZeQHXjRvx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisLZeQHXjRvx","pdf",747758,"English","# Case Studies: Peer to Peer Platforms\n## Disclaimer and distribution\n## Selected cases (Case 1-5)","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of these peer-to-peer platform case studies?\",\"answer\":\"They present selected hotline-reported cases that include financial details, illustrating how peer-to-peer platforms are used in trafficking situations.\"},{\"question\":\"What payment channels appear across the cases?\",\"answer\":\"The document references multiple payment methods, including CashApp, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union, and cash, often used to move proceeds tied to exploitation.\"},{\"question\":\"Does Polaris or the hotline verify the accuracy of the reported information?\",\"answer\":\"No. The document states Polaris and the National Human Trafficking Hotline cannot verify accuracy of information in the form and do not investigate tips reported through the hotline; information is treated as a record of what was communicated.\"}]","Peer to Peer Platforms - Case Studies - Peer to Peer Platforms Case Study | PDF"]