OCALA, Fla. - "Beware of roadside scammers!"
That's the warning from Ocala police after posting photos of panhandlers that they say are using false stories and fictitious signs to get money out of sympathetic citizens.
"Roadside panhandlers are becoming a common sight in many cities, and they can be very persuasive," the department wrote on Facebook. "However, it's important to remember that not all of these individuals are truly in need. Many of them are scammers who use false stories and fictitious signs to prey on the generosity of kind-hearted people."
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Must've been a slow news day for that station. Other than the guy holding a sign saying "I'm not gonna lie, I want a beer" I've always assumed that all of them were running a scam.
