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The man was clearly fraudulent and he deserved to be named and shamed. The problem with headlines like that though is, it ensures the genuinely destitute will be looked on with suspicion.

I agree with the person who said, never give a begging person (at least one you don't know) money. Give them food, give them socks, give them a coffee or tea or offer to make a phone call to get them the right help, but don't give them money. If they refuse your offering, the chances are, they aren't genuine.