Random People Asking for Money

OnepunchDan on 13/07/2019 - 23:12
Last edited 14/07/2019 - 10:23 by 1 other user

Hey peeps,

Lately I’ve been exploring different parts of places around Melbourne such as the city and around my suburb. Not sure if the economy has anything to do with it but random people have been asking me for money.

Some of you may already know about the homeless people around the city begging for money or even just asking for donations but some of them have stepped up their game and confidence. I've had a lady go around asking for coins, and now surprisingly teenage girls around my suburb are randomly asking for some money( they are clearly not homeless). The girl ask for $4 when it was clear they don't need it. To make it more shady it was Already past 10:30pm at Maccas.

How would you respond to these types of request? Would you give in? Would you make sure they’re not trying to be shady or would you just reject them flat out or come up with an excuse?

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Comments

  • huit on 18/07/2019 - 11:36

    Simple solution - don't carry coins, any change you get put it in a jar and deposit it in a coin deposit ATM every quarter and have a "guess how much was in the jar" game with your partner or kids.

    That way you can honestly tell them you don't have change.

    …..or, you could just say "no" and walk away, like everyone else has suggested :)

  • OzBarAnon on 18/07/2019 - 15:57

    Yeah, I've noticed an uptick in this sort of behaviour as well. Even if they're not asking me, I've seen people loitering around train stations asking passerbys for money. While it's not everyday or anything, it's certainly much more than say, 5 years ago (at least my perception).

    Unfortunately, I'm familiar with how difficult it can be to get a job, but it still frustrates me when people do this, especially when it's people who really don't seem to be in particularly dire straits.

    • skid on 20/07/2019 - 14:59

      Yes, I noticed this as well. Ten years ago, Melbourne CBD was clear as. I don't remember seeing anybody homeless. A couple years ago, there was a homeless person sleeping rough on every street.

      Maybe the police have given up moving them on?

      In Sydney, there has always been homeless people. Now there are neighbourhoods in Hyde Park.

  • Lostbutfunded on 18/07/2019 - 16:22
    +2

    Had someone in their mid 20s and quite covered in brand name clothing drive up to me yesterday evening as I was sitting in the car parked outside my mate's house and ask me for $50. He got quite agitated when I said I only carry card … I've had beggars ask me for money on the street, but this was the first time that someone drove up to me and asked me through the window for cash.

  • Jikx on 18/07/2019 - 18:33
    +1

    Well.. 40% of my income goes to wealth redistribution, that's enough charity for me.

    • outlander on 20/07/2019 - 11:36
      -3

      Yeah, right, you're a real hero there.

  • razgrizhanmobius on 19/07/2019 - 02:05
    +1

    I work in a cafe. some guy apparently a well known scammer around some cafe's in Perth through the facebook blacklist. His modus operandi is he came from far, his car out of gas, left his wallet and no phone. had dare to borrow some money to gas and willing to payback even he leaves his address (fake obviously and phone number at home) he said he will payback. I said dude u have the nerve to drive a car with low gas and low wallet. even me working hard here right now dont have any car and have to catch a train dude… seriously!!

  • [Deactivated] on 19/07/2019 - 18:37

    I distantly remember once, when i was still a teenager, someone helping me afford a bus fare when I was short.

    More recently, i've tried to adopt the policy that I won't give people money, but I will buy them food.

    This had resulted in me buying someone an Oporto meal and another person 2 litres of milk.

    More often than not though they aren't interested in food, just the money.

  • Dack Smith on 19/07/2019 - 19:57
    +2

    Melbourne isn't the place to be anymore, hasn't been that for a decade already.

    Crime ridden, low housing affordability, clueless city council….no better than any other major city out there lol

    • skid on 20/07/2019 - 15:01

      Talked to one guy who blamed the establishment of Crown Casino haha.

  • Oofy Doofy on 19/07/2019 - 22:19

    I love it when people ask Yes or No questions and when they hear No from you they get annoyed.

  • D Money on 20/07/2019 - 08:24
    +1

    My funniest experience was walking up Burke Road, Camberwell in Melbourne. A young 16 year old looking young man asked me if I could give him $15 for the gym….I couldn't help but laugh in his face and keep walking…

  • i like free on 20/07/2019 - 09:01

    Where I work in Sydney there is always the same beggar on my corner who holds up a sign advising he is looking for work and would work for food. He has been there I think for about 2 years. My previous MD bought him breakfast one day and he was pretty rude about it which just goes to show he is all for show. I'm curious to know if anyone has every offered him work seeing as there is so much foot traffic in the area

    • Sage on 20/07/2019 - 13:54

      how about in Melbourne near Flinders there's always someone with a sap story sign, like "it's my birthday" or "I was thrown out of home after coming out as gay".
      all made up bullshit.

    • Jimmymancini on 21/07/2019 - 09:04

      I know who you are talking about. I have seen that same man throughout Sydney for well over 10 years now. He doesn't accept anything but money. Just ignore and keep walking.

      • i like free on 21/07/2019 - 22:17

        Every now and then I see someone chat to him but he always looks so disinterested. I wonder how much he makes from doing that

  • Sage on 20/07/2019 - 13:53

    don't give them money, they use it on drugs.
    I find it pitiful when people do give them money, which seems to happen. they don't deserve it.
    they're selling their dignity.

  • Hahuh on 20/07/2019 - 15:37

    First time I was heartbroken was when a beggar approached me for $2 claiming it was for bread. He then proceeded to buy cigarettes. I think I was in high school. I think 2 years back I was coming out of the barber and a couple asked me for the $2 in my hand. They exclaimed they needed it & proceeded to give me some sob story about their kid needing milk. I looked down and they both had bags full of groceries. I exclaimed "I need it too" and walked off. Two dollars will ever haunt me.

  • alu on 20/07/2019 - 19:21

    I think the only way you can help is to help yourselves. By not falling through the cracks yourself eliminates yourself from the pool of needies. When you are well off yourself, you tend to buy things and do things because are bored with life or simply can, when you do, you not only stimulate the economy you also employ people to build your dreams and desires. When there is so much opportunities on the street, in theory, the opportunity cost of begging outweights not to beg, so it won't make sense to beg anymore. Just thinking out loud.

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