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Shanghai's Guide to Beggars

Where: Shanghai, China
September 26, 2005 at 9:09 AM | by | Comments (0)

It seems like Shanghai's been all over the news lately...from its mixed up maps to its guide for suicide.

The latest is its newly published guide to avoid swindlers on the street. Called "Recognizing Phonies," it's designed to help visitors see scams ranging from women pretending they're pregnant to counterfeit monks to kids asking for school tuition.

Authorities say there is a "cadre of professional beggars who prey on the sympathies of citizens," and hope this will prevent them for getting more money. Shanghai has been trying to improve its homeless aid system and centers recently.

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