…Dreaming of falling into a rat–trap, denotes that you will be victimized and robbed of some valuable object. To see an empty one, foretells the absence of slander or competition. A broken one, denotes that you will be rid of unpleasant associations. To set one, you will be made aware of the designs of enemies, but the warning will enable you to outwit them. See Mouse-trap….
Dream dictionary: rat trap dream meanings
…it could signify that her honor is at stake with the risk of being involved in a scandal caused by enemies. Dreaming of rats or mice announces that hypocrites are trying to harm the dreamer and will create problems with family or friends. Dreaming of catching mice or rats suggests that the dreamer has an advantage over his or her enemies, who they wont be able to harm the dreamer. Dreaming of killing rats or mice suggests that the dreamer will defeat his or her enemies. Dreaming of catching mouse with a mousetrap suggests that enemies will stop but if the dreamer is the one who falls into the trap, then this could mean that the dreamer will be a victim of attacks, robbery, and intrigue. Dreaming of an empty mousetrap could mean that the people who are supposed to be enemies are not or that they dont exist….