more sharks here than you think, guys prey on the weak/uninformed. May give you a sob story to make you feel sorry for them, but let your guard down and they will exploit it. There are all sorts of reverse scams, blackmail, etc goin on the boards. Ive made some very good friends here, real friends...spent Xmas eve with a member and his wife. However you should still be wary if something feels weird, and run it by a member you trust. For users in the US the risk is very real because there can be large implications in regards to employers, health insurance, etc. Law enforcement is actually a rather minimal concern for most guys.