Just in case...

Sometimes it becomes necessary to end a relationship with an inmate pen pal. This could be because the inmate becomes harassing, sending you excessive mail when you've asked him or her to stop, starts making threats either directly or indirectly or seeks romantic involvement after you've already declined...

How to End Your Pen Pal Relationship with an Inmate

A long time ago, I knew a man who went to prison. He was the husband of a business associate of my father. While there, he gave my address to another inmate so that man could write to me. I couldn't believe it and I was furious! Had anything come of it, I would have needed this advice.

Be prepared.

President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus bill has done more to help convicted criminals than it has to actually boost our economy and create jobs

One day after the Herald reported some surprised Bay State inmates - including murderers and rapists - were cashing in $250 stimulus checks, federal officials revealed the same behind-bars bonus was mailed to nearly 4,000 cons nationwide.

A federal watchdog is now probing how the cons were cut the checks. The same cash also may have been sent to fugitive felons, people kicked out of the country and even individuals now deceased.

It’s all part of the massive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - and what is becoming an accounting nightmare for red-faced feds.

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