Pimps can locate their computer servers in countries with the most libertarian laws and operate outside the reach of regulations in all other countries. The Internet allows pimps and predators to create their own culture outside community standards or interference. The technology of computer based communication also provides a high degree of privacy and anonymity for men to engage in stalking, viewing and buying of women and children in acts of sexual exploitation. This report will examine how men are using the Internet to engage in and promote the global sexual exploitation of women and children. As a non-commercial communication medium the Internet is used by predators and amateur pimps to exchange information on where to go to buy women and girls in prostitution, exchange pornographic images and videos, and even broadcast in real time the sexual abuse of children.
Predators use the Internet to contact victims and display their abuse of women and children.
Pimps are using the Internet as a commercial venue to advertise and sell several types of sexual exploitation of women and children. Commercial prostitution tours are advertised and arranged. Advertisements and sites for pornographic images and videos, strip shows and live sex shows saturate the web. This report also documents police efforts to stop predators from using the Internet to engage in the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. A number of specialized units have been set up to catch predators of children.