The calls unfold fairly quickly. The volunteer asks if the person is calling about the ad on Backpage, and if the caller doesn't hang up right away, the volunteer begins reading a script that asks whether the caller is aware of the painful toll of human trafficking. The message goes on to say that many of the women advertising their services are underage or were coerced into the business as minors, and that their pimps often keep all of the money for themselves.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 28, 2018 01:41 UTC