LifeWay Network

When you get a scam call or email, you think about the consequences for you, of course. But you probably didn’t realize that the person trying to scam you might have been trafficked.

These victims were looking for legitimate work. Enticed by what turned out to be sham job offers, they’re then transported to illegal compounds and coerced into running online fraud operations.

Imagine their shock.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is July 30, and this year’s theme is Trapped Behind the Scam.

Transnational organized crime groups are trafficking and exploiting thousands of people and forcing them to take part in industrial-scale financial fraud operations. This growing form of trafficking is closely intertwined with cybercrime, financial fraud, money-laundering and corruption.

We usually think of the result of forced criminality — scammers stealing our infomation or resources. But often, there are people exploited on the other side of that misleading and persuasive phone call too.

Half the residents in our safe houses last year were survivors of labor trafficking. Their stories vary, but the force, fraud and coercion cause the same sort of trauma.

Help spread the word. Help us support survivors. Donate today at LifeWayNetwork.org.

The Central Nassau County Rotary Club proudly presents:

Mary McMahon, LCSW and Tori Curbelo, Education Director of LifeWay Network who will discuss the life-saving work of LifeWay Network for survivors of human trafficking aged 19 and older.

They offer two programs of transitional housing/case management services & semi-independent housing.

Please join us | July 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant at 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square (Full menu available for purchase).

REGISTER: call co-President Maggie Thomas at 845-216-1276

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a trafficking victim, call the NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE at 888-373-7888 to report a tip anonymously.
The hotline is available 24/7 - 365 days a year.