Main lesson in these cases is mostly stay away from the browns and blacks. You can be disgusted about this all you want, its the reality you have to deal with if you do want to stay safe.
The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/new-charges-claim-texas-brothers-stole-8m-in-crypto-during-twin-cities-kidnapping

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In France , the criminals operated from Morocco, found his victims via the public company register and hired a hitting squad on demand for money. You can not just stay away.