Backpage
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SeizedHuman Trafficking
Backpage was a classified advertising website that became a major hub for sex trafficking. The site was seized by the DOJ in 2018.
Site Screenshot
Historical screenshot of Backpage before seizure
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Official announcements and news sources about this seizure:
Basic Information
Date Seized:April 1, 2018
Reason for Seizure:Facilitating prostitution and sex trafficking
Law Enforcement Agency:DOJ
Category:Human Trafficking
Status:Seized
Impact Statistics
Estimated Financial Loss:$500M+
Users Affected:10,000,000
Technical Details
Location:United States
Operator:Carl Ferrer, Michael Lacey, James Larkin
Technology Used:Web Platform
Operational Duration:17 years
Investigation Length:3 years
Timeline
Investigation Started
Investigation began 3 years before seizure
Site Seized
April 1, 2018
Important Notice
This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.