Loverboys
A loverboy is a person, usually a man or boy, who starts a relationship with a girl for just one reason: to earn money by getting her to engage in sex work.
He seems to be really nice…
A loverboy seems to be a really nice guy at first. He lures you into it, for example on Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok. He gives you expensive presents, showers you with compliments and makes you feel special. He manipulates you into falling in love with him, and makes you believe you would do anything for each other
Return the favor
At a certain point, a loverboy will start asking for favors. It starts with small things, like giving them money, but ends up with the girl having to do more and more. He coerces her into sleeping with other men and to giving him the money.
And if you don’t do it?
If you don’t do it, he forces you to. He may threaten you with something, be violent, or maybe he drugs you. Often, he makes sure you’re isolated from family or friends to limit your support network. This minimizes the chance that you reach out for help.
Does this sound like your situation?
Seek help immediately. What has happened to you is not okay and there is help out there.
Police
- 911: Emergency
- 917: No emergency
- 108: Report anonymously
Child Protection
- 918 : Ayudo pa Mucha i Hóben. Helpline for children and young people, free and anonymous.
- +5999 461 4444: Child protection contact for adults.
- +5999 461 8103: For guidance regarding sexual abuse.
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