Human trafficking involves tricking, forcing or luring individuals into exploitative situations for little or no payment. It is a form of modern day slavery where people are bought, sold and traded for sexual exploitation or forced labor. Common situations include sexual exploitation through prostitution, pornography or forced marriage, as well as forced labor in industries like domestic work, construction, agriculture or begging. Factors like unemployment, poverty and war make people more vulnerable to being trafficked through false promises of a better life or help immigrating. Victims frequently experience abuse, confinement and inhumane treatment with no medical care. Educating others and reporting suspicious activity to authorities can help prevent human trafficking.