About 10 years ago I was touring the UK and Ireland and was in Dublin. By this time I was looking a bit rough myself when I was approached and asked for some money. I gave him the equivalent of about $2 but it wasn't until after he'd gone I realised that this guy was better dressed than I was. In fact, he was wearing a suit!
I'm sure I'd have 'fallen' for it. My instinct tells me that this is a rehearsed routine that has worked previously. Let's be honest, how many of us would have 'gone to the Y' to check his story before handing over money. No-one because a) it takes time and b) you would be effectively calling him a liar by having to check. You either pay or you don't.
For simplicity's sake I probably would've paid though I think I would resent it afterwards.
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