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Beat The Border: An Insider's Guide To How The U.S. Border Works And How To Beat It

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I have to agree with my fellow readers. This author is misinformed and clueless. First of all, there has never been a Border Guard position in the U.S. There are Border Patrol Agents, but they never work static positions at ports of entry. Secondly, I agree with the fellow reviewer above, anyone with elementary knowledge and border experience could have written this. Don't be swayed by the reviews of, "former smugglers" (why do you think they're "former" smugglers anyway if it's sooo easy????), AND DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!!!

Don't waste your money! This basically tells you what can and can not be imported, and where inspectors usually look for smuggled goods, plus the basic question they ask. Total common sense stuff! Anyone who has crossed half a dozen times could have written this book. EXCEPT, that since this was written, border security has been unbelieveably tightened!
Besides, would you buy a book written by a former "border guard" when there is no such thing? (HINT... they're called Border Patrol agents, slick!)

As an ex-smuggler who currently crosses borders legally, I would give Ned Beaumont SIX stars if Amazon allowed it. Before you consider smuggling anything - - anything at all -- across a border, read this book!

Ned's a former border guard who clearly explains how the patrol thinks and just exactly what they do. The book is well-written and fun to read, with true life stories that really give insights into how things REALLY work. If you get nervous at the border, this book's for you!