Not tryin to be edgy, but sometimes I doubt these guys who are lured in by adult LE officers and actors are actually people who would ever actually have sex with a youngster.

From a psychological POV it’s entirely likely they’re going with a fantasy, and aren’t really sure where it’s going. I suspect some of them believe the person on the other end is also an adult who is acting out a fantasy. Buying lube and condoms could be part of fantasizing, because it makes it more real.

These operations are based on the assumptions that these are the same guys who are fucking kids. Some may be the type who do, but not all. Fewer still would ever actually be able to pull it off.Regardless of efficacy the practice will continue because no one would risk looking like they’re defending these guys.