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21 APRIL 2025 (Fact Checkers found This Wasapp Chain Message / FB / Meta has been circulated on social media for the past over 2 years is Found 'TO NOT BE From Any Specific Agency from within Ecuador'..! - This is NOT an Official ECU GOV GOB Release!!)

{However the following tips are found to be Good Security Measures and Methods to follow for Any Country the World Over with Ministrys of Defense and National Police Depts that may be under Narco Cartel & Gang Related Attacks, Influence and Duress!!! Shows that they care about the well being of their Fellowman, Neighbors and Citizenry}

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"Recommendations due to the very high level of insecurity, robberies, and kidnappings in all regions of the Said NonSpecific Country."

TAKE NOTE and PLEASE READ AND PUT INTO PRACTICE:

1. AVOID GOING TO gas stations, pharmacies, supermarkets, etc. AT NIGHT.

2. GO TO THE SUPERMARKET WITH OTHERS and check the cars around yours before getting in to make sure there's nothing suspicious.

3. AVOID TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. IF YOU ARE HIT ON THE ROAD, DO NOT STOP!!!

4. If a car pulls up head-on and blocks your way while you're driving, DO NOT STOP. Preferably, hit the car's rear end (between the rear tire and the trunk) so you can get out, accelerate, and avoid braking.

5. DO NOT LEAVE anything visibly valuable in your car: glasses, briefcases, purses, backpacks, cell phones, laptops, packages, bags, etc.

6. ALWAYS lock the doors when you get in the car and keep your wallet out of sight.

7. Constantly change your route to work, school, university, friends, family, etc.

8. Do not receive anything from strangers at your doorstep. If they are leaving an envelope or invitation, have them slip it under your door. If you need a receipt signed, have them slip it under your doorstep and then sign it. They may be impregnated with scopolamine.

9. Always lock the door or gate to your home or apartment.

10. DO NOT FIGHT OR ARGUMENT with anyone in a car-to-car situation.

11. DO NOT WEAR shirts with logos of your business or workplace.

12. DO NOT POST your workplace or residence on social media. Also, do not post where you are at the moment. For example, if you are eating at a restaurant, don't post it right away; wait until you leave the place and then post it.

13. REMEMBER, YOU ARE vulnerable within 3 blocks of your home or work. If they want to kidnap you, they've already studied you 2 months in advance and already have escape routes within 3 blocks of your home or work. So, if they try to grab you or arrest you, DO NOT STOP!!! If you leave that 3-block area, they no longer have escape routes and they'll let you go.

14. IF SOMEONE pulls up next to you in a car and shows you a gun, DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR!!!, Accelerate and drive away!!! They don't want to kill you, they want to kidnap you or steal your car!!!

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It could save your life or the life of a loved one. Due to so many recent kidnappings and murders, even during the day it's important to remember some of the things you should do in an emergency situation.

This information is for you, man or woman. It's especially for you to share with your family and loved ones, as well as with everyone you know. After reading these 14 crucial tips, send them to someone you care about. ‼We should never stop being careful‼-

03MAR23 (ECU GOB) https://ecuadorchequea.com/ni-el-ministerio-de-defensa-ni-la-policia-han-emitido-estos-consejos-sobre-seguridad/

21APR25 (MANABI) https://www .facebook .com/ManabiTVRadio/posts/ministerio-de-defensa-y-la-polic%C3%ADa-nacionalrecomiendan-debido-a-la-inseguridad-m/698219339391992/

23APR25 (ESM) https://www .facebook .com/100064084535629/posts/atenci%C3%B3n-ministerio-de-defensa-y-la-polic%C3%ADa-nacionalrecomiendan-debido-a-la-inse/1088831503262991/

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now a days The CCW is pretty much streamlined down to this:

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a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
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