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Questions for investigators to determine if circumstances may rise to the level of labor trafficking under Massachusetts law. Select a category to view questions.

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Serious harm Serious harm +

Causes or threatens to cause serious harm to any person

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Abuse of Law Abuse of Law +

Abuses or threatens the abuse of the law or legal process

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Identity Documents Identity Documents +

Knowingly destroys, conceals, removes, confiscates or possesses any actual or purported passport or other immigration document, or any other actual or purported government identification document of another person

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Extortion Extortion +

Engages in extortion under Massachusetts law

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Financial Harm Financial Harm +

Causes or threatens to cause financial harm to any person

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