Comments on: Conwoman or a true sob story?

By: Sabrae

Sabrae — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:42 +0000

I would have a hard time saying no to anyone! lol but I am to open hearted! But good for you becuz it probably was a scam and she probably is well taken care of

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:01:31 +0000

My 24 year old brother (homeless, drug user) has been begging people for money for years. It seriously makes me angry because he makes more money than me by asking for handouts on the corner. While my husband and I are working our butts off at regular jobs. I really have no compassion for these type of people thanks to him.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:12:46 +0000

i’v heard that story before! glad yo got rid of the old broad…lol!
woohoo on the new purse! i got one too…lol!!!

By: chibi

chibi — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:44:13 +0000

There are a number of guys that will stand on the curbs at the intersection by our malls with various signs pleading their cases. They don’t actively solicit by knocking on windows or trying to wash windshields, but they always look so damned sad and down-trodden that I almost always pull out my wallet.

Almost every time, The Man-Thing will stop me.

He does the same thing with people asking point-blank for money — he’ll offer to buy them a meal. 99.9% of the time, they turn him down.

I don’t know how to feel or what to think. Mostly I just feel guilty for some reason.

By: Ellen (Y)

Ellen (Y) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:01:02 +0000

there are loads of people like that in my town center, i just buy them food

By: annie

annie — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:32:20 +0000

I’d say it was a con, and when they give me some schpiel, it just tends to piss me off, like they think I’m stupid. If it’s just some bum, who is obviously a bum, and they just hold a sign that says “Need money”, I’d rather give it to him. I know, and they know that I know, that they’re just going to buy booze with it.

By: deb

deb — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:05:02 +0000

You TOTALLY did the right thing. We always want to believe the stories other people tell us because we ourselves do not lie to people. They are just preying on the kind and innocent people who believe them. I am glad you were not mugged or something!! Show us your tree! I have one like that and LOVE IT TO DEATH!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:28:21 +0000

Yes, I’d say that was a con. If she didn’t have the $ her employer could have given it to her. Even if he didn’t reimburse, could have just taken it out of her paycheck. I have a feeling the bank card was to make her appear like she was more “upstanding” and not con-like. Sorta like “see..I have a checking acct. I am a regular gal like you”.

I probably would have given her the money though, just for the fact that I get anxiety in uncomfortable situations and would’ve probably had a panic attack if I tried to say no. I’m weird like that though!!

By: Sassy

Sassy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:33:51 +0000

Oh yes – had her story been “money for food” I’d have bought her food (when that would be a line too, but she can’t take back the fries for drugs or booze) but she just wanted cash, so I couldn’t do it. Part of me, did feel bad but I knew better, and hubby and son said, oh yes, she was a con. For sure!

By: The Accidental Housewife

The Accidental Housewife — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:26:30 +0000

I too struggle with situations like this. I one time had a man tell me a story similar to this. He needed $20 to get to the next town for a job blah blah blah. I told him I would not give him the money but instead would meet him at the bus station in two hours and purchase said ticket for him. I went he didn’t. It was too much trouble for him. I also don’t contribute money to panhandlers but will give them food. I am way to soft and even if they cash out what I give them in exchange for drugs or food I can’t help myself.