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Quite likely. But fortunately for me, most people get nervous at the idea of negotiating with organized crime syndicates.

Not that I've seen, but I might have a different view of what constitutes an organized crime syndicate than you do.

Does the government count?

shhhhh! they might be listening. illegally.

They can sue you for making this hypothesis publicly, please think of it (in your interest).