Begging in the digital age

Vic Kumar
4 min readJan 20, 2023

How to ask for money online without providing any service at all a.k.a. Cyber Begging!!

Cyber Begging

Written with the help of ChatGPT with substantial editing/additions by the author.

Cyber begging, also known as online panhandling, is the practice of using the internet to ask for money or donations from strangers. The act of begging for money online has been on the rise in recent years, with many individuals turning to the internet as a last resort for financial assistance.

According to a study by the University of New Hampshire, nearly 1 in 5 people who beg for money online are doing so to pay for basic necessities such as food and housing. “These individuals often have nowhere else to turn for assistance,” said lead researcher Dr. Sarah Smith. “The anonymity of the internet allows them to reach a wider audience and potentially receive more donations.”

One of the most popular platforms for cyber begging is GoFundMe, a crowdfunding website that allows individuals to create fundraising campaigns for personal expenses. The site has seen a significant increase in the number of campaigns created for basic living expenses such as rent and medical bills.

However, not all cyber beggars are in dire financial straits. Some individuals use the internet to beg for money for luxury items or to fund their personal…

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