Being conned whilst shopping

Well I don’t have to have the same view as you Violet and nor do the homeless charities but glad you know best

If I'm ever approached for a charity contribution either in the street or by a cold-caller knocking at the door, I politely refuse and explain that I give to three charities monthly by direct debit. Exceptions are British Legion poppy sellers and RNLI collection boxes. So many scams out there these days.

If it was a scam then it’s a shame the boy has learned and been used to con at such an early age.

Farzanah

mumofmadboys

You were kind Oldmutton. That is the main thing

I agree. It was only £5 and it may have been genuine. It’s easy to be suspicious these days, but I try and put myself in the shoes of those who need to approach complete strangers for money.

I agree with these comments.

It was a kind thing to do but also leaves one open to purse or bag snatching. Sad when we have to think like this.

On another note I never give money to someone begging on our high st but I do give him the coffee and sandwich I’ve bought on the way back

This thread was started in late Dec 22 when the boy could have been on school hols... maybe legit but only £5 if not.. kind of the OP though

Who knows what her circumstances were. What this says to me is that you are a generous, kind hearted person and you don’t need to feel bad about that.

Mintymoo

I don’t understand how this could’ve been a scam. I remember a 5k charity run which included kids and they accepted cash donations around the supermarket

*Your a bit late mintymoo .
this was posted back in DEC*

why not start a new one