I tried to do something nice and I got scammed (RANT)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know it doesn't get you your $20 back, but think about how shitty his life must be that he's had to resort to this kind of lying and deceit in order to provide a living for himself and possibly children. These days, people will resort to anything in order to survive.

It is a lesson in discernment for you. Take your lumps.

Guy's probably out there for 4 hours a day and making more than most entry-level workers. If you have to give money, give it to a charitable organization. If you're giving money on the street, you're ensuring that the *most* needy go without, and the most cynical reap the rewards.