Police investigated the location in Los Angeles where words including "help" and "trafico" were seen in satellite images.

Viral posts suggest Google Maps imagery shows a human trafficking plea in L.A., but police say there's no evidence of nefarious activity.

Social media users worried about a human trafficking ring when downtown Los Angeles messages spelled out in building materials were seen by satellite. But the LAPD says it's

Ominous “HELP” messages carved onto debris in Los Angeles and spotted on Google Maps have raised alarm among social media users.

Social media users have noted satellite imagery showing the words "HELP" and "TRAFICO" etched into the ground at a rail yard in Los Angeles.

LAPD have debunked viral conspiracy theories about mysterious 'HELP' messages seen in Google Earth images, confirming that they were created by a trespasser with no link to human trafficking.

LAPD clarifies human trafficking concerns linked to Google Earth images, confirming no danger and debunking viral claims.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Mysterious ‘HELP’ messages spotted in Google Earth images of an LA rail yard sparked human trafficking fears online. However, the LAPD has debunked these claims, revealing that the words were carved by a known trespasser with no criminal ties.

A set of coordinates are circulating social media and, as of Jan. 27, plugging them into Google Maps revealed a concerning image: an aerial view of the word "help" written more than a dozen times on Los Angeles property belonging to Union Pacific Railroad.

Amid the LA fires, new concerns about human trafficking have sparked in the city. The discussion began after people spotted "Help" and "Traffico" signs on Google Maps.

Internet users have been shocked by the discovery of large words visible on Google Maps which include 'HELP', 'LAPD', 'FEDERAL', and 'TRAFICO'. Ok so apparently Jose is writing all the HELP signs and the dog is named SUS…a boy named SUS pic.twitter.com/ffkzkkLGwM