@amoud, what is your definition of 'not so long ago'.

All my aunts have been working for well over 20 years.

@asamarji, I really doubt it's organized begging but if it is I would be suprised, this is the season where these scammers come out.

I posted about it here Ramadan - Watch out for 'beggars'

They prey on good hearted people and they come from Sudan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon predominantly.

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