Backpage scandal ends in largest US payout to trafficking victims

Backpage scandal ends in largest US payout to trafficking victims

Backpage victims can share texts and emails to cover expenses and lost wages.

US Government Begins $200M Payouts To Backpage Trafficking Victims - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially launched a new compensation process for victims of human trafficking who were exploited through the Backpage website. The initiative, announced today, is the largest of its kind to date for victims of human trafficking and will distribute over $200 million in forfeited assets. The funds were seized from Backpage’s profits in December 2024, following criminal convictions against the website’s owne…

US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims

The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site's seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.