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corruption. Some even got involved in illegal rhino hunting and paid (forced) to

act as fake hunters etc. The Internet is neutral also. It can be used for good or
bad.

Thus I advise you not to accept a ticket to Africa just like that or get yourself
into an Internet marriage unless you really know the guy. Let him come to you

but if not the always ensure your friends and family knows where you are.
Report your arrival at your embassy and stay in contact with the outside world.

Arrange code words which will signify whether you are safe or not. In this regard
please read my briefing of Surviving as a Hostage in Africa or give it to whoever

you know is doing business with Africa or will be coming here in the future to
read. I am getting fed-up with rescuing good folk.

We seriously recommend doing background searches via search engines on your

new lover and be very wary if nothing comes up. It is unnatural that a fellow
who is on dating sites will not have an interment footprint. Ask for pictures

which are recent and keep it so that you can scan for similar ones via the
software available for that purpose. You may be surprised what comes up.

Always ensure you have a return ticket for it is very doubtful if you will get
through customs without one. Not a country in the world exists who wants non-

citizens to stay on forever.

Internet crime is difficult because it is in different jurisdictions and the African

Police Forces are not in the least geared to investigate it. They simply don't

understand the crimes (there is no blood) and it is not a priority for them. If you
have any doubts email me and we will look at it. Through the years we have a
pretty good picture on what is good and what is suspicious. As a matter of

common decency we don't ask money for a simple yes or no.

What do you need to get married?

As said marriage is a big deal in law and the formalities must be followed to the

letter. Per se I am not even going to discuss child marriages with you. It is

disgusting and utter hogwash in law and amongst civilised men. It can never be
legal for too many reasons to write down. Common human decency is one.

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