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Originally Posted by LunasMomma  Most of them are scammers. I used to work with a girl who had an uncle that did this for a living. He made $300 a day or more  They get more and more creative with the stories  I've even had people come to my DOOR to beg for money "for gas to get to the hospital in the next town because my mother is sick". One time there was one of these outside of McDonald's, had a sign "Hungry, Please Help". So, I went inside and bought an extra meal, which I then handed to him. He THREW IT on the ground and started cussing me out.
I donate to legit charities, never directly to these folks  It's sad that it's come to this. |
This happened to me a few times. Most recently near work. My office is in a very bad neighborhood, and have stopped at the local McDonald's to get a coffee or something before heading to work. A man inside asked for any change for some food. I honestly never ever have cash on me, so I offered to buy him something along with my food. He cussed me out in front of everyone in the McD's. I just left. I'm a big softy, and as much as I'm disappointed by the things people do, I always want and try to help. After my experiences, I'm honestly TERRIFIED of these people. As much as it pains me not to help, I just don't do it because I'm afraid.
I did hear on the radio, a police officer was being interviewed. He suggests we do not give anything to these people. The same ones we encounter, they encounter and give them information and can take them to places that will offer them help.