12 Signs That Will Help You Recognize a Child Kidnapper
Every year, thousands of children disappear around the world. The kidnappers are very good psychologists. They can easily make a connection with a child that they can use later in their handling.
We've collected 12 kidnapper tricks that kidnappers use when interacting with children. It is important to watch out for such behavior to avoid being kidnapped and to prevent kidnapping.
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One of the most common tricks kidnappers use is to simply ask a child for help. If you witness such a situation, it may be a warning sign because normal adults do not ask stranger children for help! If an adult has a problem (they have lost a dog or a cat, or they cannot open a car door because their hands are full with heavy bags), they will always ask a professional for help. another adult person, but never a child.
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If a child cries, tries to free their hand, or screams, you might think the child is simply misbehaving. But if the child is beyond hysterical, you might want to come over and ask if everything is okay. Don't be afraid to ask the child who the adult is for them. If it's a kidnapper, he'll probably run away because you memorized his face
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People who walk around playgrounds and observe children are very suspicious. Take a photo of such a person in such a way that they will notice it. This simple action can scare off a kidnapper .
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Kidnappers can know a lot about a child's family. Even adults would believe in such a level of preparation, not to mention children. Using social media, a criminal can learn the smallest details: the names of parents' relatives or work colleagues, what toys they bought for their birthday, what their room looks like, etc. Using all this information, they can present themselves as a friend or colleague of a parent. They may say that their mother is in the hospital and they need to visit her right away. If you witness this type of behavior, you cannot ignore it. In 9 out of 10 cases, it is a kidnapping.
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Sometimes, kidnappers use other children as bait and send them to meet their potential victims. The hardest part is that children don't really understand what "foreign" means. Most of the time, they think the kidnappers are angry men with beards wearing sunglasses. But even friendly women or children can be kidnappers. If you notice a child taking another child from the playground, you should catch up with them and ask them how long they have known each other and where they are going.
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Kidnappers often tell children that they are film producers or photographers. This mainly works with older children aged 10-11. The kidnappers gain their trust with flattery and promises of fame and success. It is obvious that real professionals do not look for actors and models in playgrounds and streets - they come to schools and hold real castings.
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It is difficult to remain vigilant when kidnappers say they are police and ask a child to accompany them because the child has done something wrong. People in uniform appear trustworthy, even to adults. But any real police officer will look for a child's parents first and will not refuse help if you offer it. However, if you intervene and ask the alleged officer to show you his or her ID and you notice that he or she is getting nervous, you can at least try to take a photo of the officer to scare him or her or make him recognize his face.
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Do you know any other signs that can help recognize a kidnapper? Tell us in the comments section below!