The fact that you have associated with some of these individuals, and established a rapport with these guys, you just now put yourself on their list of who could of potentially ratted them out. Now if these guys have never even seen you, or talked to you, I'd say go for it. But do what you will, It seems I'm not the only one here telling you your playing with fire. I could never put a $2,500 price tag on my own or families life/danger.