Found an ad on Craigslist for "tough badasses" for the riots that pays up to $12,500 a week…Who's bankrolling that kind of money?https://t.co/9wFnjj5Vpw

— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) June 9, 2025

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/lab/d/los-angeles-looking-for-the-toughest/7855988182.html

Here is the page if it is taken down:

Looking for the toughest badasses in the city (los angeles)

Private

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compensation: $6500 – $12500 depending on experience

employment type: contract

experience level: no experience required

job title: Operator

relocation assistance availableSEEKING EXTREMELY TOUGH, BRAVE MEN FOR NEW CREW IM BUILDING

compensation: $6500 – $12500 per week

We are forming a select team of THE TOUGHEST dudes in the area. This unit will be activated only when the situation demands it — BUT YOU GET PAID EVERY WEEK NO MATTER WHAT. high-pressure, high-risk, no room for hesitation. We need individuals who do not break, panic, or fold under stress and are basically all around kickass dudes

Physical strength/speed/conditioning is important, but mental toughness is everything. If you’re not the biggest guy in the room but you’re the one people follow when things go bad — that’s who we’re looking for

We’re recruiting those who are already HARD, badass and ready for confrontation when necessary HOWEVER we can train you if necessary

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Mental toughness – You keep a level head under pressure. You don’t panic.

Bravery – You face danger head-on. You don’t hesitate.

Reliability – You show up when it counts. No excuses, no disappearing acts.

Strength (mental & physical) – You can endure discomfort, pain, stress — and stay focused.

Team discipline – You work well under leadership and with others. You know when to lead, when to follow, and how to keep cool when things get hairy

BONUS EXPERIENCE:

Military (except for marines, we don’t work with marines anymore, long story), law enforcement, or private security background, Background in crisis situations, tactical response, or high-intensity roles, Experience facing trained opposition (military or otherwise)

TO APPLY:
Send your name, contact number, and be prepared to talk to us on the phone about what makes you one of the toughest, most fearless, most capable men in the city. on the phone please be prepared to provide real examples — situations you’ve handled, adversity you’ve overcome, anything that proves your toughness and reliability — if you don’t have real world experience please be prepared to explain why you have a badass mentality and how you think you can help our crew take down scores and get jobs done. we will respond with a time for a followup phone interview. all races/genders/orientations are welcome

This isn’t for everyone.
No quitters. No cowards. No weak links.
If you can’t handle serious pressure, don’t reply.
If you’re built for it — we want to hear from you.

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