Panhandlers at front door - suburban

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are people really suggesting to keep cash on hand to give these people? Good way to get repeat customers.

They definitely tell all their friends.

Also makes you a target for robbery. Even if it’s not a lot, junkies need cash.

Same town, if junkie so break in, it’s good to have cash to give them so they leave.

Could you just put some cash in your mailbox for them? They could take the cash and leave.

You guys saying to have money available for something like this, LOL

You could put a few $20s in there and top it off as necessary.

Having the neighbor free money ATM, always a good plan.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are people really suggesting to keep cash on hand to give these people? Good way to get repeat customers.

They definitely tell all their friends.

Also makes you a target for robbery. Even if it’s not a lot, junkies need cash.

Same town, if junkie so break in, it’s good to have cash to give them so they leave.

Could you just put some cash in your mailbox for them? They could take the cash and leave.

You guys saying to have money available for something like this, LOL

You could put a few $20s in there and top it off as necessary.

Having the neighbor free money ATM, always a good plan.

People would only take it if they were really desperate.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are people really suggesting to keep cash on hand to give these people? Good way to get repeat customers.

They definitely tell all their friends.

Also makes you a target for robbery. Even if it’s not a lot, junkies need cash.

Same town, if junkie so break in, it’s good to have cash to give them so they leave.

Could you just put some cash in your mailbox for them? They could take the cash and leave.

You guys saying to have money available for something like this, LOL

You could put a few $20s in there and top it off as necessary.

Having the neighbor free money ATM, always a good plan.

People would only take it if they were really desperate.

Word would get out at some point, and it will be a draw to more visitors.

[Anonymous]

There are so many solicitors trying to seel stuff in our neighborhood that I don't answer the door unless I recognize the person, no matter how much they beat on the door.

[Anonymous]

Live in downtown neighborhood in DC and haven't had this happen for a long time but 15 or so years ago when it did, I just politely said "no" and shut the door. You NEVER, EVER give money to people panhandling at the door---they will come back.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe they needed some help? Did you help them?

They were asking for money. If they were asking for directions or for me to call the police I would have done that.

So you are willing to help but not give them what they need? What is WRONG with you? You only help on your terms?

I agree with PP. I was helped once when my car had a belt catch on fire before it snapped. A guy came out of a house and let me in to use his phone. I appreciated that.

Handing out cash to door-to-door beggars is a recipe for future problems.

I think OP should call the police to let them know somebody is begging door to door. In our town, the police have community-donated low value gift cards to hand out and they can make referrals and give rides to shelters.

I'm also aware of some crimes that were committed by door-to-door people offering to do chores or casing a specific person.

The police would likely just do a drive through. But at least you would have let them know.

I think if they were super likely to make trouble they would have done it at the door. Might be looking for empty houses just to sleep behind.

Oh I hope they are that kind. I am turned around because I worry there are darker schemes, but I don’t want the police to harass them or worse. But I also don’t want this to become a regular thing, I guess.

I hate people coming to our door — I feel so vulnerable as we have small children.

If you feel vulnerable when people come to the door, you need to move to a safer neighborhood.

This is not on the OP.
This happens in Chevy Chase too. Pretty nice neighborhood, yes? Years ago, a women answered the front door, and the person's brazen accomplice(s) came in through the backdoor for a home invasion.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Im 100% calling the cops if someone is panhandling at my door. If that's not illegal it absolutely should be

WTH is wrong with you?

Stuff like this is why MAGAs are so hated.

Well, unfortunately this is also why the left leaning soft-hearted sometimes end up...no longer with us. Did you read the story of the young female entrepreneur who let someone (she did not know who wanted to be buzzed in) in their multi-unit residence in Balt. City? Terrible results.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Im 100% calling the cops if someone is panhandling at my door. If that's not illegal it absolutely should be

WTH is wrong with you?

Stuff like this is why MAGAs are so hated.

Well, unfortunately this is also why the left leaning soft-hearted sometimes end up...no longer with us. Did you read the story of the young female entrepreneur who let someone (she did not know who wanted to be buzzed in) in their multi-unit residence in Balt. City? Terrible results.

I’d rather be dead than someone think I’m maga trash. I’m sure that poor woman in Baltimore had a similar sentiment.

[Anonymous]

Just don't answer your door! It is THAT simple! You all are so silly. I'll go ring you up and beg

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe they needed some help? Did you help them?

They were asking for money. If they were asking for directions or for me to call the police I would have done that.

So you are willing to help but not give them what they need? What is WRONG with you? You only help on your terms?

Sorry i don’t give to panhandlers. I give about $500 a month to various charities because I know a $1 will go a lot further when allocated beyond one person.

I’m only concerned about protecting my family here; I lived near Elizabeth Smart as a child, and it haunts me.

Look up charities and how much is pocketed by the charity. Some like Goodwill keep around 90%+ of profits/donations/wealth.

Even the best of them is like 75% kept/pocketed, and less than 25% actually making it to the donation cause.

"Operational expenses" are a good cover for money laundering operations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Im 100% calling the cops if someone is panhandling at my door. If that's not illegal it absolutely should be

WTH is wrong with you?

Stuff like this is why MAGAs are so hated.

Well, unfortunately this is also why the left leaning soft-hearted sometimes end up...no longer with us. Did you read the story of the young female entrepreneur who let someone (she did not know who wanted to be buzzed in) in their multi-unit residence in Balt. City? Terrible results.

I’d rather be dead than someone think I’m maga trash. I’m sure that poor woman in Baltimore had a similar sentiment.

Oddly enough, you do sound like one. That extreme "I'd rather be...." Ironic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Im 100% calling the cops if someone is panhandling at my door. If that's not illegal it absolutely should be

It's not. Cops would roll their eyes at you and try to placate you if you are rich, hoping for a "donation to the force."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe they needed some help? Did you help them?

They were asking for money. If they were asking for directions or for me to call the police I would have done that.

So you are willing to help but not give them what they need? What is WRONG with you? You only help on your terms?

Sorry i don’t give to panhandlers. I give about $500 a month to various charities because I know a $1 will go a lot further when allocated beyond one person.

I’m only concerned about protecting my family here; I lived near Elizabeth Smart as a child, and it haunts me.

Look up charities and how much is pocketed by the charity. Some like Goodwill keep around 90%+ of profits/donations/wealth.

Even the best of them is like 75% kept/pocketed, and less than 25% actually making it to the donation cause.

"Operational expenses" are a good cover for money laundering operations.

I’m well versed in charity navigator and guide Star.

25% of helping people vs 100% into liquor is still a better outcome

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Im 100% calling the cops if someone is panhandling at my door. If that's not illegal it absolutely should be

It's not. Cops would roll their eyes at you and try to placate you if you are rich, hoping for a "donation to the force."

Panhandling on private property is illegal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Im 100% calling the cops if someone is panhandling at my door. If that's not illegal it absolutely should be

It's not. Cops would roll their eyes at you and try to placate you if you are rich, hoping for a "donation to the force."

It’s legal in public places but pretty sure it’s illegal on residential property. I’d call the police to let them know.