From its launch in 2009, GirlsDoPorn operated as a highly profitable pornography website for nearly a decade. However, beneath the surface, it was a sophisticated criminal operation designed to trick young women. The mastermind behind the scheme was Michael James Pratt, a New Zealand native, who was described by prosecutors as "the ringleader in a wide-ranging sex-trafficking conspiracy". The site used to recruit hundreds of women, most in their late teens. The primary tactic was deception: the operation posted advertisements on social media and Craigslist for well-paid, clothed modeling jobs promising pay between $3,000 and $5,000 per shoot.

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: Once a woman flew to San Diego, she was systematically isolated. Staff members took control of her transportation, lodging, and schedule. During film sessions, women were often locked in hotel rooms with multiple unknown men and high-end equipment blocking exits.

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GirlsDoPorn operated on a business model of systematic deception. Performers like Lisa were often recruited under the false premise that their videos would only be sold on private DVDs overseas. In reality, the company immediately uploaded the content to major tubes like Pornhub, where they garnered over a billion views.