If you are hesitant they are not, and if left unattended we will end up with nothing.
This is not about your own pocket change. Too many people have that attitude. My little coin, my security, my piece of bread... It is a recipe for catastrophy.
Nobody tells you to take axe and cut heads, you can report these things anonymously.
If you fear retribution, that's most likely scenario but it doesn't last long.
Angry assholes usually lose energy rather fast and go find another more easier and willing cow to milk.