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Old 08-04-2018, 11:16 AM
 
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I saw this sort of panhandler (mother & daughter) near Costco, Chantilly a few days ago and one more near Home Depot, South Riding a couple months ago.
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Old 08-05-2018, 02:12 PM
 
Location: Springfield
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I saw this sort of panhandler (mother & daughter) near Costco, Chantilly a few days ago and one more near Home Depot, South Riding a couple months ago.
I wonder if it's an organized ring, and if the children are well.
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Old 08-05-2018, 02:19 PM
 
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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In NYC, it was discovered that there was a large group of panhandlers who were from Romania. They all lived in the same building and they would take their children with them. They often didn't even have their own children with them, rather they used one another's children.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loca...282332001.html

The New York beggars baby trade | Daily Mail Online

I never give money to panhandlers. IMO, to help those truly in need, donate to food banks and shelters.
Yes, this is how many Roma children are raised in their culture, but in Eastern Europe it is far more brutal.
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Old 08-07-2018, 12:01 PM
 
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I saw a panhandler off of Beulah in Kingstowne that I thought might be Roma as well. In Europe I believe they are known for using fake babies and pretending to be disabled. Sorry they have to make their livelihood scamming others.
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Old 08-08-2018, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Northern Virginia
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I lived in Europe for a long time. The begging method with a child in tow is commonplace there. It's also possible that a child may be used to distract you and then someone else walks by and takes your wallet. These are highly organized criminal structures, and as you can see they're spreading their 'business' everywhere they can get a plane ticket to.
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