Certain actions can unintentionally attract potential kidnappers. Often, kidnapping victims are mature or elderly individuals who have no known enemies and are non-confrontational in their environment. Research shows that those at highest risk typically include children of wealthy business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals engaged in borderline or illegal business activities.

Interestingly, kidnappers tend to avoid targeting high-profile figures such as multimillionaires, politicians, or celebrities well-known in their country. Instead, they focus on victims who can quickly provide ransom payments—such as those who recently sold property, inherited money, or completed significant financial transactions.

To effectively address kidnapping risks, it is important to start with a clear understanding of the term itself: “kidnapping” refers to the unlawful taking or holding of a person hostage.