re: Would you have helped this lady?

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She only asks for the chicken because that’s the con. She’s found if she asks for money she’s less likely to get it, but if she asks someone to buy her a chicken, they are more likely to give her money to “get a chicken” because she just wants food and she didn’t ask for money.

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Bingo. The chickens are just under $10, so most people instead of actually buying her chicken are just going to hand her money. I’d bet if you talked to the cashier she is a regular.

If I need a jump for my car, I don’t walk up to someone and tell them an elaborate story of my career and BS. I simply say my fricking battery died can you jump my arse off please?

Any lengthy story is always a scam.