No one can keep track of every little thing.
If they've mobilized something inconsequential against you, YOU, have to take responsibility.
WHAT FOR, Tp4, What dat Noisyturtle do wrong.
Understand this, you're in a human world. Bribery is the entirety of the social construct.
It doesn't take much depth or money, as long as your intended conscript perceives that you truly VALUE them as a SPECIAL human being, they will be on your side, and act as a compatriot, even to the point of self sacrifice.
That is the nature of community. It's an emotional investment, if you have the time, make it real, if you don't have the time, a superficial exchange will do.