Backpage.com and CityXGuide.com Sex-Trafficking Settlement Claim Form

If you were trafficked or exploited through ads on Backpage.com between 2004 and 2018, you may now qualify for significant financial compensation through a newly launched victim compensation process.

Backpage.com Trafficking Compensation: What You Need to Know

The trauma of human trafficking leaves deep emotional and financial scars. For years, Backpage.com operated as one of the largest online platforms enabling sex trafficking, including the exploitation of minors and vulnerable adults. The federal government has now created a fund using seized assets from Backpage.com and its operators to compensate those who were harmed.

In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a victim remission process funded by more than $200 million in forfeited assets. These funds will be distributed to people who were trafficked through Backpage.com and can demonstrate harm or financial loss.

If you or a loved one were trafficked through this platform, you may qualify for this historic settlement. File a Free Claim Review Now.

What Was Backpage.com and Why Is There a Settlement?

From 2004 to 2018, Backpage.com operated under the guise of a classified ad website, similar to Craigslist. However, federal investigations found that the company served as a hub for illegal sex ads. These included listings for adult services, escort services, and even underage victims.

Despite warnings and mounting evidence, the site’s operators actively concealed illegal activity by editing listings and deleting keywords that could trigger law enforcement interest. Executives made hundreds of millions of dollars while countless victims were trafficked across the United States.

After years of public outcry, criminal investigations, and federal seizures, Backpage.com was finally shut down in April 2018. Multiple executives were convicted on charges of money laundering and facilitating prostitution. The government has now set aside seized funds to help those who were hurt.

Fill out the form on this page to get started today.

Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

You may be eligible to receive compensation from the Backpage.com victim settlement if:

• You were trafficked through Backpage.com between January 1, 2004 and April 6, 2018.;
• You experienced emotional, financial, or physical harm as a result; and
• You are filing on behalf of yourself, a family member, or the estate of a deceased victim.
  

Petitions can be submitted by the victim directly, by a legal guardian, or by the estate of someone who passed away. You do not need to have participated in a criminal trial or prior civil suit to be eligible.

Fill Out the Form on This Page to Begin Your Free Case Review

Injury Claims is partnering with The Driscoll Firm, one of the law firms involved in supporting victims through this federal settlement. Together, we are helping survivors file valid claims quickly and confidentially so they can secure the compensation they deserve.

There are no upfront costs to file your claim. We can guide you through the evidence gathering process, including what documentation may be needed.

What Types of Losses May Be Compensated?

This settlement is designed to help victims recover for a wide range of trauma and damages, including:

• Emotional distress and psychological trauma,
• Lost income or lost career opportunities,
• Expenses for therapy, relocation, or protective services,
• Long-term healthcare needs,
• Pain and suffering, and
• Funeral or burial costs in the event of a wrongful death.
  

Each case will be reviewed individually, and compensation may vary based on the extent of the harm and supporting documentation.

Why Is This Settlement Important?

Survivors deserve more than justice. They deserve support, recognition, and financial assistance to rebuild their lives.

This is the largest victim remission fund for trafficking survivors ever created by the U.S. government. It acknowledges the devastating toll that commercial sex trafficking causes and uses seized profits from criminal conduct to compensate those affected.

More importantly, it sends a strong message to corporations and individuals who attempt to profit from exploitation: they will be held accountable.

How to Take the First Step

Filing a petition is simple, but the deadline is approaching. The final date to submit your claim is February 2, 2026.

To get started:

1. Fill out the form on this page.
2. We will connect you with a legal team helping eligible victims file.
3. You will be guided through gathering records and submitting your petition.
   

Your information will be kept confidential and reviewed only by trained professionals working on behalf of trafficking survivors.

If You Were a Victim of Backpage.com Trafficking, You Deserve to Be Heard

You did not choose to be trafficked. You did not choose what happened on Backpage. But today, you can choose to seek compensation, justice, and healing.

Let Injury Claims and The Driscoll Firm help you take the next step. There are no upfront fees and no cost to see if you qualify.

Fill out the form on this page to get started today.