A Stranger Asks You For Money/Help. How Do You React?

Question

A stranger asks you for help as they state they are in a precarious financial position. This could be via an ad, a phone call, in person, etc.

How do you react? Do you help them? What are your thoughts?

After you've reacted, how do you feel about the way you reacted?

Answer 1

Ask what pacifically do they need money for.  If its food, offer to go out and actually buy them food.  If its for school, offer to call the school and put money into their account yourself.

If someone is that desperate, why not try to honestly help them if they truly are being honest.  Just don't get pranked or fooled.  ANd DO NOT give your personaly info over the phone...of course.