Looks like the bottomfeeders kept LE busy

[Westley]

Yes, this is the sting I am addressing in this thread. I just buried it in a hyperlink that states, "Read here" on my first post.

Police lie all the time. A cop has no obligation to tell the truth in an undercover or sting operation. Some don't even tell the truth in court so it is not a reasonable expectation that a cop will be truthful when investigating an individual they suspect of committing a crime. As long as you market yourself as a consultant of sort and avoid the "forbidden questions" one should be fine if dealing with ethical officers. The best way to shut down an police inquiry is to refuse to discuss your day. Merely asking an individual if they are a member of LE might be taken that you are engaged in dubious activities and possibly avoiding arrest. Unethical LE might arrest your guilty cash but let you go.