Just five out of 52 beggars in a British city are actually homeless, a police survey has revealed.
Half of those who are supposedly living on the streets and accepting handouts from generous passersby even own their own homes.
A further 16 people posing as being destitute admitted they actually lived with families or friends.
Officers in Nottingham city centre are now handing out fines of up to £200 to people persistently asking passers-by for money.
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Time to stop giving them money