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GLAA - Debt bondage

There are a number of indicators of forced labour. The video below explains just one of them - debt bondage.

Workers being driven into and then controlled by debt is a common tactic employed by traffickers.

If you have been exploited or are concerned that a worker is being exploited call us on 0800 432 0804.

 

Transcript

0:02

Mmm hmm.

0:26

Problem at work in the house, as we came to England two months ago, and Since then we've got problems It was it was good offer. It said we could earn about £300, £400, which is a lot of money for us.

0:48

So, we rang the number. He answered the phone, and he said yes, the job as well. You know, it's a lot of hours. We had to pay £500 for this job because he said that he will be able to give us house and bank account and other things. So he said everything would cost £500.

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