“Scamming on Another Level”: Street Hustler’s Scheme To Trick Motorists Unmasked in Viral Video

• A man shared a video of a street hustler's unique strategy to get money from people passing by
• The beggar was captured at an intersection shamelessly using a trick to garner sympathy and some cash
• The TikTok video left hundreds of netizens dead with laughter and commenting on the beggars' audacity

A motorist recently took to social media to expose a street beggar’s weak scam. The beggar, stationed at a busy intersection, was seen faking a disability.

Fake one-arm pretence exposed

He pretended to have only one arm in a desperate bid to get money from compassionate passersby. The ruse was revealed in a video on a TikTokker's account @dxnzo_dmd.

Motorist stunned by audacious beggar

The beggar’s performance was unconvincing. You can see the missing limb right through his shirt in the viral video. The motorist's reaction added humour to the clip.

People end up begging on the street mostly because they're struggling with extreme poverty. They often can't afford basics like food and shelter, so begging becomes their only option.

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Watch the TikTok video below:

TikTok users share their opinions

The street hustler sparked a storm of reactions from South Africans on TikTok. Many viewers couldn’t help but laugh.

See a few comments below:

@pony2.8 said:

"Funniest thing I’ve seen today. 😹😹😹"

@Tswelopele commented:

"Alive with possibilities! 🔥Welcome to Mzansi. 😂"

@KgomotsoMako posted:

"Daylight robbery. 😂😂😂"

@!okay.gomo mentioned:

"Desperate times call for desperate measures. 🤣🤣🤣"

@Tubzinihardliving stated:

"Kunzima guys unemployment rate is too high mina I understand uyazama shame. 😔"

@sechabam typed:

"He didn’t even try. 😭😭🤣"

@EvansNhlanhla wrote:

"No different from politicians and pastors."

@outlawdrugz added:

"Scamming on another level."

@Rhumbatv said:

"But isandla siyabonakala nje emuva. These guys are always on a mission. 😂😂😂"

Other viral stories of street hustlers

• Briefly News reported that one woman inspired many social media users with her street hustle, as shown in a video.
• A clip of a street hustler's unique way of asking for money had South Africans on TikTok busting with laughter.
• A woman who started a vetkoek business in the street wowed netizens with the many units she sold.

Source: Briefly News