Summer in Copenhagen brings out a host of beggars, domestic and foreign alike, with the Romanians being the biggest group at the moment. This one is in Copenhagen all year round, but don't be fooled by his crutches; when the police arrives he gets a warning by his lookouts and the paper cup and the crutches disappear. These beggars are highly organized with minders and bosses just around the corner, and they apparently earn quite a bit by counting on the bleeding hearts of people passing by.
I am sorry to hear that this is a scam.
ReplyDeleteIf this was taken about two blocks from the square in front of the town hall, I have been in that store and my wife bought a cell phone holder for her desk there.
You're spot on with the position of the photo, Dave. We have a few genuine beggars here, mainly homeless people, but sadly we also get some of these con artists. They are bussed in from Eastern Europe and stay for a few weeks.
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