Vanity~Ever hear of this scam?

[ViLaLuz]

“annoyed when we wouldn’t give him the cash”

DO NOT GIVE HIM CASH—probably for drugs. He’s obviously trying to scam you.

[ishabibble]

Please don't feel bad for trying to help. These con artists are professionals, and they work their scams on the nicest people. Here's a doozy, and this guy fooled decent people for years.

http://www.projo.com/ri/providence/content/Kluth_Sentenced_06-19-08_1UAI3IH_v51.3b229ac.html

[Robert DeLong]

Often the church gives despite the knowledge that the person is dishonest. It's called "charity". My question is HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS SCAM and WHAT IS THE PINCH, where is he making his money.

After reading the above I am wondering why you want to know. It seems to me you only care about being charitable, so be charitable and don't concern yourself how his scam works. BTW, it only works if you allow it to.

[absolootezer0]

HA! $5 won’t even get you to the next church anymore.

[snarks_when_bored]

You’re right; I’m wrong. Best regards to you...

[jmc813]

I don’t get this thread.

[T Minus Four]

Amen.

Sometimes it’s more about YOU and where your heart is than the recipient and his or her need.

and then sometimes you are to say no so that you can be a good steward. How can you know? You can’t. You have to go ask.....:-)