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"What happened to escorts.com?"
Here's the link :
http://www.loansafe.org/internet-escort-services-r-s-duffy-inc-charged-with-money-laundering
JohnnyFromBama
03-22-12, 20:35
"What happened to escorts. Com?"
Here's the link :
http://www.loansafe.org/internet-escort-services-r-s-duffy-inc-charged-with-money-launderingSee. This is a good example of "PYA"."Protect your ass!"
A Clay woman who advertised sex for pay online arrested a second time.
http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/10/a_clay_woman_who_advertised_se.html
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/repealstop-fosta-now
Chubbington
09-23-18, 09:34
Came across this one. Looks like it was geared for people that don't know any better:
https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/09/nearly_a_dozen_johns_busted_in.html
DaIronman69
02-08-19, 15:25
A friend of mine shared an article with me where there was a sting in Hoover this week. Not sure which ad was being used but yall be careful out there. One of the arrested was a player for that new football team the Birmingham Iron. Here is the article.
https://abc3340.com/news/local/reverse-prostitution-sting-nets-13-arrests
Looks like Birmingham is not the place to play.
https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2019/10/11-arrested-in-riverchase-area-reverse-prostitution-operation.html
Scrtfknrbstk
08-18-20, 18:23
https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/5-arrested-in-homewood-prostitution-bust/
https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/5-arrested-in-homewood-prostitution-bust/Saw Lotus get busted by Vestaviaast week too.
Saw Lotus get busted by Vestaviaast week too.Vestavia seems to be on a crusade at the moment. I won't be surprised to see them hit most of the others in the city as well in the coming weeks. They must be getting pretty bored if all they've got to do is try to shut down all these tease joints.
Vestavia seems to be on a crusade at the moment. I won't be surprised to see them hit most of the others in the city as well in the coming weeks. They must be getting pretty bored if all they've got to do is try to shut down all these tease joints.Municipal election cycle across Alabama. So everyone has to try and look tough on crime. Never mind the robberies, rapes, murders, and dope dealing.
Scrtfknrbstk
08-21-20, 11:15
Illegal surveillance was illegal:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/08/19/metro/legal-experts-prosecutors-could-drop-kraft-case/
Kaylee2069
12-04-21, 13:46
There is a cop calling for outcalls to the Sonesta on 280 today. The number he is calling drom is 205xxxx983. Avoid the Sonesta today guys and gals.
There is a cop calling for outcalls to the Sonesta on 280 today. The number he is calling drom is 205xxxx983. Avoid the Sonesta today guys and gals.Thanks for the heads-up.
Sillwmith11
02-20-22, 10:42
https://www.al.com/news/tuscaloosa/2022/02/prostitution-sting-led-to-arrest-of-university-of-alabama-vice-president-14-others.html?fbclid=IwAR17KpTQpL4cfZ0yzNGPDj-RY8BMi56MiP1ZmGxzgSafoqN0JP-sR0rjvDI
Anybody know where LE posted ads? Copies of ads maybe? Helpful to all of us to be educated. Sometimes we let our guard down. Waste of LE resources when shootings happen every day.
https://www.al.com/news/tuscaloosa/2022/02/prostitution-sting-led-to-arrest-of-university-of-alabama-vice-president-14-others.html?fbclid=IwAR17KpTQpL4cfZ0yzNGPDj-RY8BMi56MiP1ZmGxzgSafoqN0JP-sR0rjvDI
Sillwmith11
02-23-22, 08:50
Anybody know where LE posted ads? Copies of ads maybe? Helpful to all of us to be educated. Sometimes we let our guard down. Waste of LE resources when shootings happen every day.If we are more active on our boards we can make it tougher for these things to happen and that goes for me also. I've watched this board for years before I joined. Whoever is reading this and not a member should join to help have an extra eye out.
Sillwmith11
03-15-22, 10:25
https://www.al.com/crime/2022/03/fort-payne-teacher-arrested-for-soliciting-prostitution.html?outputType=amp
Benevolent1991
03-30-22, 06:43
Anybody know where LE posted ads? Copies of ads maybe? Helpful to all of us to be educated. Sometimes we let our guard down. Waste of LE resources when shootings happen every day.I agree. If we educate each other then we can get their high arrest numbers down so low that they start to lose funds and have to go after real human trafficking. Here's a YouTube video with the photos used in the last sting of Tuscaloosa.
https://youtu.be/dtljziCPzuA
It seems that they might have a spicy photo (showing tits or vagina) but never reveal the face photo of females. Also, all the ads say cash only. I got to listen in on a John class and an attorney said that in Tuscaloosa, if you enter the room WITH the cash, you can be arrested. So a combination of faceless FEMALE pics and cash only, good chance it's human trafficking cops. Plus, if it's spamming the site, say every two hours. Because a real attractive seggs worker would be getting multiple hits and wouldn't have the time. Why'all ever visited one and her phone was going off constantly. There's some knowledge for ya. Be sure to follow Curious Boi as I think he's going to start a series of How they do it, human trafficking sting ops.
Last bit of education. They never show the females full faces. In October they conducted a 1 day sting (first I've seen) in Tuscaloosa. The did show half of the girl face but it was filter so much with those Snapchat filters and stuff but if you scrolled down you saw the CASH ONLY. Also this day they had a guy posting saying come eff my wife and let me watch. Had his face and all but the photos of his "wife" just back shots or her face not visible. Also I think that "wife" photo must be a favorite or long term staff because when comparing that one to the additional photo added on Saturday to end their sting in Feb of 2022, they appear to match to me. Continued to scroll down and guess what I saw, CASH ONLY. Then the next day, all over the news, they arrested five people, one being a former coach or something. Hope this helps. I've got other tips to help you avoid having your name in the paper.
I agree. If we educate each other then we can get their high arrest numbers down so low that they start to lose funds and have to go after real human trafficking. Here's a YouTube video with the photos used in the last sting of Tuscaloosa.
https://youtu.be/dtljziCPzuA
It seems that they might have a spicy photo (showing tits or vagina) but never reveal the face photo of females. Also, all the ads say cash only. I got to listen in on a John class and an attorney said that in Tuscaloosa, if you enter the room WITH the cash, you can be arrested. So a combination of faceless FEMALE pics and cash only, good chance it's human trafficking cops. Plus, if it's spamming the site, say every two hours. Because a real attractive seggs worker would be getting multiple hits and wouldn't have the time. Why'all ever visited one and her phone was going off constantly. There's some knowledge for ya. Be sure to follow Curious Boi as I think he's going to start a series of How they do it, human trafficking sting ops.
Last bit of education. They never show the females full faces. In October they conducted a 1 day sting (first I've seen) in Tuscaloosa. The did show half of the girl face but it was filter so much with those Snapchat filters and stuff but if you scrolled down you saw the CASH ONLY. Also this day they had a guy posting saying come eff my wife and let me watch. Had his face and all but the photos of his "wife" just back shots or her face not visible. Also I think that "wife" photo must be a favorite or long term staff because when comparing that one to the additional photo added on Saturday to end their sting in Feb of 2022, they appear to match to me. Continued to scroll down and guess what I saw, CASH ONLY. Then the next day, all over the news, they arrested five people, one being a former coach or something. Hope this helps. I've got other tips to help you avoid having your name in the paper.Solid advice, thank you. Curious Boi's vid is worth a look as well. When ads say "No LE," is that a red flag to you all, or is it just usually that the provider literally has no idea how the law works?
Benevolent1991
03-30-22, 19:37
Solid advice, thank you. Curious Boi's vid is worth a look as well. When ads say "No LE," is that a red flag to you all, or is it just usually that the provider literally has no idea how the law works?Also there's a rumor that if you ask a cop if they are LE or Affiliated with the Law, they must answer truthfully. That is A LIE. GOOGLE IT RIGHT NOW. So don't think asking these ads I mentioned if they are LE and you get a no then it's okay. LE can and will lie to you so they can get that high number arrest to turn into the paper.
GunsNTitties93
03-31-22, 08:04
The best advice I can give you people when partaking in any of these activities on here is if you have any doubts about who you're seeing or where you're going to see someone, pass on it. There's so many of you on here that really don't use their big head when it comes to making decisions. Some of you I just don't get. There are known bad dates on here due to someone being a drugged out skeezer, thief, no shows, staying in an undesirable part of town, etc., yet there's plenty of inquiries about those people. Not to mention prob most of them have some drug dealing pimp or a crack head boyfriend waiting to rob you. I don't where some of you draw the line. These are the kind of people that are no stranger to being arrested, and if someone is dumb enough to go see them, then you deserve whatever is going to happen to you. There are some women that advertise that get arrested about once a month. Go check out "soccer mom", she's had her picture taken about 20 times in the last 3-4 years for various reasons. Now, don't you think that she's on LE radar. Does it ever cross any your minds that some of these girls may be working with the police to get catch johns to give themselves a lower charge? There's so many things that go into being safe when you enter into this hobby. Lacking common sense is not one of them.
Also there's a rumor that if you ask a cop if they are LE or Affiliated with the Law, they must answer truthfully. That is A LIE. GOOGLE IT RIGHT NOW. So don't think asking these ads I mentioned if they are LE and you get a no then it's okay. LE can and will lie to you so they can get that high number arrest to turn into the paper.
The best advice I can give you people when partaking in any of these activities on here is if you have any doubts about who you're seeing or where you're going to see someone, pass on it. There's so many of you on here that really don't use their big head when it comes to making decisions. Some of you I just don't get. There are known bad dates on here due to someone being a drugged out skeezer, thief, no shows, staying in an undesirable part of town, etc., yet there's plenty of inquiries about those people. Not to mention prob most of them have some drug dealing pimp or a crack head boyfriend waiting to rob you. I don't where some of you draw the line. These are the kind of people that are no stranger to being arrested, and if someone is dumb enough to go see them, then you deserve whatever is going to happen to you. There are some women that advertise that get arrested about once a month. Go check out "soccer mom", she's had her picture taken about 20 times in the last 3-4 years for various reasons. Now, don't you think that she's on LE radar. Does it ever cross any your minds that some of these girls may be working with the police to get catch johns to give themselves a lower charge? There's so many things that go into being safe when you enter into this hobby. Lacking common sense is not one of them.Although a terrible date, she is not involved with LE.
As our friend Saul Goodman says, "Shut the F* up. " " LWYRUP".
Also there's a rumor that if you ask a cop if they are LE or Affiliated with the Law, they must answer truthfully. That is A LIE. GOOGLE IT RIGHT NOW. So don't think asking these ads I mentioned if they are LE and you get a no then it's okay. LE can and will lie to you so they can get that high number arrest to turn into the paper.
GunsNTitties93
04-01-22, 08:00
No one said she was involved in LE. At least not in a helping kind of way. But you can search arrest reports and [Deleted by Admin] you'll see just how much she's "involved" with LE. And you can see most of STG advertisers.
Although a terrible date, she is not involved with LE.
Sillwmith11
04-01-22, 14:13
Although a terrible date, she is not involved with LE.I agree. She is a very terrible date but not involved with LE. I don't know how she stays in business.
Wow it seems LE stings are on the rise here now. Been checking in on some other states that I have lived as well and it's rapidly increasing. Really appreciate all the help that goes on this board.
Wow it seems LE stings are on the rise here now. Been checking in on some other states that I have lived as well and it's rapidly increasing. Really appreciate all the help that goes on this board.I was going to stop in at Angel on 31 Monday, as I was in the area. Just as I pulled in I saw two black unmarked SUVs with state plates parked and occupied. Looked to be watching that way, so I just backed out and left. Be careful out there, kiddies.
BulldogLoverr
04-13-22, 12:20
I was going to stop in at Angel on 31 Monday, as I was in the area. Just as I pulled in I saw two black unmarked SUVs with state plates parked and occupied. Looked to be watching that way, so I just backed out and left. Be careful out there, kiddies.Doubt it, if they were really conducting surveillance they probably wouldn't use vehicles that had a state tag on them. Normally it would be City of Hoover since that is their jurisdiction. They were probably just parked there taking a break.
Kaylee2069
04-17-22, 19:55
Potential sting at the doubletree (8 perimeter park) behind perry's on highway 280!! Steer clear of anyone at this location!! Stay safe!!
GunsNTitties93
04-18-22, 07:37
What horse shit. There's not anyone nice enough around here that would even stay or be allowed to stay for that matter at the Doubletree. LE knows where they can conduct stings on 280 everyday. It's going to be at the shitholes where the skanks normally stay. You know all about where those are.
Potential sting at the doubletree (8 perimeter park) behind perry's on highway 280!! Steer clear of anyone at this location!! Stay safe!!
What horse shit. There's not anyone nice enough around here that would even stay or be allowed to stay for that matter at the Doubletree. LE knows where they can conduct stings on 280 everyday. It's going to be at the shitholes where the skanks normally stay. You know all about where those are.I wonder if some addresses are being floated as bait or decoys. I was given an address just next door to this on Friday. From someone I'm not even sure has an ad up and hasn't been on the scene lately. From her un-published phone #.
Kaylee2069
04-19-22, 00:26
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This report was deleted because it contributed nothing of value and in fact constituted a complete waste of bandwidth.
The purpose of this Forum is to provide for the exchange if information between men on the subject of finding women for sex. Let's stick to the subject.
I knew this was a guy. Soon after I seen the picture advertising as a woman. Look at the reverse prostitution sting. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/15-arrested-in-reverse-prostitution-sting-in-undercover-operation/.
https://skipthegames.com/posts/birmingham/female-escorts/caucasian_w/man-hungry/880470831168
RisingPhoenix2
01-09-24, 00:12
I knew this was a guy. Soon after I seen the picture advertising as a woman. Look at the reverse prostitution sting. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/15-arrested-in-reverse-prostitution-sting-in-undercover-operation/.
https://skipthegames.com/posts/birmingham/female-escorts/caucasian_w/man-hungry/880470831168Digging a bit further, her arrest report has her listed as a female and the charge was promoting prostitution. Alabama UCJ requires listing sex as was assigned at birth.
Everything suggests this is a biological female. Unless you have some other compelling data point, this reads like a personal vendetta; 1/3rd of your posts are about this individual.
https://abc3340.com/news/local/three-arrested-on-prostitution-charges-after-raid-of-shelby-county-massage-businesses#.
ManJushri3
08-14-25, 12:59
Is anyone familiar with this pretty?
2056108646 escort profile. Reviews, pictures, videos. Birmingham escorts https://share.google/CQOX4q3EYTxTp066y.
Kaylee2069
06-01-26, 17:56
There was a sting at the Tourway Inn in downtown Birmingham around 1-2 pm. From what I gather, they arrested a couple of working girls and one guy (although the popular opinion is thar the guy was part of the setup). Just letting everyone know.
DitzyDerriere
06-12-26, 14:48
There was a sting at the Tourway Inn in downtown Birmingham around 1-2 pm. From what I gather, they arrested a couple of working girls and one guy (although the popular opinion is thar the guy was part of the setup). Just letting everyone know.Yeah. They keep stinging the areas. Months ago, I heard 6 men arrested during the mission at a location in Tuscaloosa.
Yeah. They keep stinging the areas. Months ago, I heard 6 men arrested during the mission at a location in Tuscaloosa.I can't be for certain. If it was it was a underage sting. I drove over 200 miles got on US 84 I was 3 miles away and darted off through a bunch of roads I have no idea where I was at. It's a pretty straight road and I swear I saw blue lights in the distance like a road block 3 miles from hotel she was at. She never said her age but I'm pretty sure she told me before in another ad so I was fine her not telling me because I was 90% sure she was going to be in my preferred age range.
I even stopped and got her a diet coke. Could have been my paranoia because I have a history with girls in her range. And if it was the police they want me bad. I'm very cautious.
I was thinking they may just try for a prostitution charge only if I pulled in parking lot or she tell me be half naked and little head takes over. They arrest me ether way just probably get my phone because they know the girls I prefer.
So that was last Friday but not for sure. I could swear there was a road block in distance on 2 lane me 200 miles from home.
I was going to scope first didn't get that far.
https://skipthegames.com/posts/crestview-fl/female-escorts/cum-play-in-my-bikini-bottom-i/294775462130
https://skipthegames.com/posts/foley-al/female-escorts/cum-play-in-my-bikini-bottom-/424350477614
MammieJammer
06-15-26, 10:24
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/06/08/monroe-county-human-trafficking-operation-leads-6-arrests/
Confirmed sting. Mr. MansRuin, how is it that almost every post you make is you driving long distance to underage stings and then turning around at the last minute and getting away? Just curious.What you said BabySeal! MJ.
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/06/08/monroe-county-human-trafficking-operation-leads-6-arrests/
Confirmed sting. Mr. MansRuin, how is it that almost every post you make is you driving long distance to underage stings and then turning around at the last minute and getting away? Just curious.If the dumb enough to tell me their age it's the police or they are careless. One of two things have to happen is 1 they verify without me asking my preferred way. 2 they don't mention age. This scenario they didn't mention age but it appear to be a road block further down the road. Can't say for sure could have been some other lights.
I like what I like.
Sniff, sniff. I smell bacon.
Sniff, sniff. I smell bacon.Are you saying Mansruins is uncle LEO?
Are you saying Mansruins is uncle LEO?I'm not saying anything. In the words of Sgt Schultz. "I know nothing. I see nothing. ".
Are you saying Mansruins is uncle LEO?Much worse than uncle.
Sniff, sniff. I smell bacon.I search the entire country every day looking for gems and not just stg. I use this to find stings and warn others like me. Because they are getting sophisticated with these particular stings. Yeah I'm extra cautious and will bail at the slightest thing. This particular one after what I thought I was seeing were blue lights ahead on highway 84. Might have been to gather Intel. If it was a sting they may have been waiting till I pulled up to tell me her age or wait till I was in the room making it much harder to say no. I never walk into a girls room or house not ready to fry my phone. Can't really entrap me because of my history and the girls I like. Sorta hard when I got lube plan b money razor shaving cream and panty collection bag.
I'm just here giving info to others like me and researching.
In a previous post you said you were caught facing multiple charges, including a RICO charge, how did you shake all of that and able to still take these risks? Tried to DM you, not sure if you got it, but I'm genuinely curious.
Previous post: https://www.usasexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?7291-News-and-Media-Reports&p=7617282&viewfull=1#post7617282Something that was common about 10-15 years ago. With all the harden laws now RICO might as well be a misdemeanor compared to their arsenal now. If I remember that conversation correctly and me and another dude was talking off site he got caught up in underage sting. Bro ain't really a pedo he just made a dumb mistake thinking with wrong head. Why do I take risk? Well if I wanted drugs but never sought out a dealer defeats the purpose. One can be smart without being dumb. Got to be able to walk away don't matter if I'm driving down the road with a raging hard on to get balls deep in a young fresh hottie. Got to check it out only way to know. Plus it's good to learn tactics. Lots of scams too but I laugh at those trying shake guys down. Vigilante groups definitely a problem. While you might nit get convicted and everything thrown out they'll make your life a living hell. I've had one threatening to out me I laugh I don't care I like what I like. Always think ahead. Be ready walk away. One don't want to get caught but naked in a room with all types of sex stuff and your naked butt gets tackled.
In a previous post you said you were caught facing multiple charges, including a RICO charge, how did you shake all of that and able to still take these risks? Tried to DM you, not sure if you got it, but I'm genuinely curious.
Previous post: https://www.usasexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?7291-News-and-Media-Reports&p=7617282&viewfull=1#post7617282Had a question about 2 ads in Illinois. One definitely has nudity and the other pretty much nude. I don't mind agreeing with there age unlike others because enough nudity that I believe they sufficiently verified to continue to set up the date so they can blab their age it's ok. Only thing in my mind a little could be a vigilante group but I haven't read about any in that area I did research last night. Problem is logistics. I think we had the entrapment discussion and with my history no judge will probably buy it the is going to say we didn't push him this guy has history with girls even if LEO sent nude she butt naked and nail me. But I feel good just be safe with phone make sure she ain't going through my pockets. DM me needed opinions on this looks very promising. I like your legal opinions.
Big bust in Shelby County. I think I'm done with this hobby.
PapaShango
07-24-26, 19:55
Big bust in Shelby County. I think I'm done with this hobby.Bet the guys busted were not seasoned veterans like yourself and didn't know basic safety tips. Don't give this fun hobby up.
SlimJimmiii
07-25-26, 00:53
Bet the guys busted were not seasoned veterans like yourself and didn't know basic safety tips. Don't give this fun hobby up.I stopped with the jack shacks years ago and pretty much only deal with verified professionals now. The extra cash is worth the peace of mind.
Benevolent1991
07-25-26, 01:32
Bet the guys busted were not seasoned veterans like yourself and didn't know basic safety tips. Don't give this fun hobby up.I want to see if I can find the ad and maybe we can educate the ones.
I would love to have the link to the bust, pm is fine.
I would love to have the link to the bust, pm is fine.https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/
It's on this web site.
Big bust in Shelby County. I think I'm done with this hobby.Notice how they published it as "Human trafficking"? It was just a certain female they busted for other charges luring in guys to get reduced charges. They said it was HT to gain media attention and hopefully grab some free federal funds. Had it ACTUALLY been HT ICE and the FBI would have been all over the news releases. I guess Ramon the sheriff wants a beach house so he had them say it was something it was not.
What can we learn from this? If they ask for "party favors" move on along. If they are wide open in their discussions move on.
MammieJammer
07-25-26, 13:16
Notice how they published it as "Human trafficking"? It was just a certain female they busted for other charges luring in guys to get reduced charges. They said it was HT to gain media attention and hopefully grab some free federal funds. Had it ACTUALLY been HT ICE and the FBI would have been all over the news releases. I guess Ramon the sheriff wants a beach house so he had them say it was something it was not.
What can we learn from this? If they ask for "party favors" move on along. If they are wide open in their discussions move on.You are dead right on that I never see any provider that has in her ad that she is 420 friendly or that party favors are welcome. You need to avoid that shit like the plague because even if they're legit and not in bed with LEO should something go wrong and a bust happen while you're in the room you could definitely be blamed and charged with anything found in that room so if you know beforehand that the provider uses any sort of drug or talks about it on their ad you best avoid them like the plague. MJ.
You are dead right on that I never see any provider that has in her ad that she is 420 friendly or that party favors are welcome. You need to avoid that shit like the plague because even if they're legit and not in bed with LEO should something go wrong and a bust happen while you're in the room you could definitely be blamed and charged with anything found in that room so if you know beforehand that the provider uses any sort of drug or talks about it on their ad you best avoid them like the plague. MJ.And it came out tonight one of the guys busted is (or soon to be was) head of finance for YEA ALABAMA the NIL collective.
LateNight1
07-26-26, 21:47
https://whnt.com/news/decatur/priceville-child-exploitation-sting-7-arrested/
And it came out tonight one of the guys busted is (or soon to be was) head of finance for YEA ALABAMA the NIL collective.He is already gon, they removed him from the website.
Quite a bit further South but a State Rep and a School Board President were caught up in a sting. It is "Attempted Human Trafficking" because the police claimed to be 18. Because it was '18' instead of '19' it is a class B felony instead of a misdemeanor. So, heads up, use some common sense if they say anything less than 19, block and move on.
MammieJammer
10-07-26, 08:01
Quite a bit further South but a State Rep and a School Board President were caught up in a sting. It is "Attempted Human Trafficking" because the police claimed to be 18. Because it was '18' instead of '19' it is a class B felony instead of a misdemeanor. So, heads up, use some common sense if they say anything less than 19, block and move on.Some important information to know is that in the state of Alabama the age of consent is 16 years old however a person is not considered an adult until they are age 19. At age 19 they have the full rights and can assume the full responsibilities of adulthood. In my own personal opinion I would never answer or attempt to contact any AD if the person listed their ages anything less than 21. In fact for myself I never see anyone unless they are considerably older than that and they should confirm that to you in a text message before proceeding any further, I think to do so you're gambling with your freedom in a very conservative state. MJ.
Quite a bit further South but a State Rep and a School Board President were caught up in a sting. It is "Attempted Human Trafficking" because the police claimed to be 18. Because it was '18' instead of '19' it is a class B felony instead of a misdemeanor. So, heads up, use some common sense if they say anything less than 19, block and move on.And Human Trafficking gets more media attention that just prostitution does. Plus the Feds kick some money to the departments involved so that financial reason is there also.
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