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Poison pen pals warn readers about risky prisoner correspondence
A Dear Abby column warns readers about dangers of inmates writing to congregations and jail mail, citing cases of a teen inmate misrepresenting age, parole risk, and an abusive relationship where a writer aided drug activity and theft. The letter urges caution and rehabilitation messages, noting con artists exploit loneliness.
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