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

A disturbing satellite image shows the words "help" and "traffico" signs in a Los Angeles railroad yard. It is prompting citizen sleuths to look for answers. Michael and Gabriella Keller drove 50 miles to see for themselves.

Others have been able to find some mysterious objects or undiscovered coves using Google Maps. Recently, a Google Maps image has been going viral that has left many wondering if it's for real or a hoax. It's an image showing the word help spelled out several times in what looks like a construction area.

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

Google Earth users spotted multiple instances of the world "HELP" spelled out using various materials on a plot of storage or waste facility in California city

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

Large HELP and TRAFICO signs near Cesar Chavez Ave in LA stir fears of trafficking or protests over displacement.

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

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.