The “wire trick” was first talked about in a Facebook post in 2015. Canadian police, where the message started, verified that no kidnappings happened because of this strategy. Groups working to stop human trafficking have also not identified the “wire trick” as a common practice.The person in charge of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute at the University of Toledo called these alerts on social media “absurd.” He thinks they are just stories or ways to scare people. Officials also highlight that criminals mostly work on the internet and focus on people they are familiar with, rather than unknown individuals.The head of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute at the University of Toledo called these alerts on social media “absurd.” He thinks they are just made-up stories or ways to scare people. Authorities also highlight that criminals mostly use the internet to commit crimes and focus on people they are familiar with, rather than unknown individuals.

It is essential to be careful and pay attention to what is around us, but we should also avoid letting fear control us. Stay updated, believe in yourself, and ask for assistance when necessary. Let’s work together to make our community safer for everyone.