Video shows arrest of woman soliciting money for fake funeral in Flagler County

A woman with two children was arrested along Interstate 95 in Flagler County after soliciting money for a fake funeral over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Elena Firu, 37, was seen with two boys near Palm Coast Parkway and Boulder Rock Drive wearing neon yellow vests and holding signs and buckets.
The sheriff’s office said when deputies questioned Firu, she provided a fake name and later said that name belonged to her niece who died in a crash in France three days prior and that she was raising money for her funeral.
Video shows a deputy question Firu, then tell the suspect and her children she’s sorry their family is going through that tragedy, but she “can’t have (them) walking in traffic.”
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[@sarahruth1417]

Using a fake death as a way to play on people's emotions and kindness, disgusting scam. Just gross.

[@sjpavur]

There is a very good reason why so many countries have driven out the gypsies, and why they are universally hated!

[@lifeassuzy3092]

Yes it’s crazy and in Las Vegas it’s an everyday thing

[@oceans6195]

Hear in Florida to

[@Rldr308]

I used it many times to get out of work until they got suspicious of me having 5 grandfathers

[@daixer3156]

@@Rldr308 and what, no grandmother's? Were they walking the line and making money the old fashionable way like in the Bible? LOL Bless those ladies for actually working the way they were born/intended to do haha!

[@jennyrae2943]

She obviously speaks more English than she’s letting on. She understands EVERYTHING the officer is saying

[@kayjay3898]

Group of scam artist they change the name and scam people. It’s not a real thing at all.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@kayjay3898 gypsys, they marry old guys then murder them for the house.

[@jennlead8534]

not necessarily. I know people who understand spanish, but can’t speak it very well. I’m not saying she’s not a con artist.

[@Design770]

The cop said she understands what she is going through. Cop naive or what

[@nassermj7671]

With adept knowledge of working the $$ system.

[@Michael9-23-15]

The fact that so many people believe these scams is sad as well.

[@mariec3527]

And it's frustrating!

[@heather4089]

I felt for it at a Walmart. Lady two weeks later was there again at Walmart and I called security.

[@mikegrace]

Im more pissed with no arrest

[@crypto1146]

Same

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

And doing this in front of her kids. She's doing it "in front of her kids" so she can use them to bring in more money AND to show them how it's done so the family legacy of cheating people out of their money lives on.

[@EliasVoorhees]

It’s not illegal. It’s highly immoral. The officer actually has no authority to tell them to move.

[@ghostkiller329]

@@EliasVoorheeswell they do have the authority to tell them to stay off the street in traffic and to threaten to call child services which is the threat that was made.

[@EliasVoorhees]

@@ghostkiller329anybody in FL can make a report to Department of Children and Families if abuse is suspected. As far as traffic goes..telling someone they “might” distract drivers is not a law enforcement issue. It’s the driver’s responsibility to maintain attention. Once again…zero authority to do anything. Panhandling is considered free speech by Supreme Court. They are absolute scumbags for doing this, but scumbaggery is protected in this situation. They didnt even need to give ID info to Deputy, nor even speak to her.

[@jdog2345]

These scam artists need jail time. This particular scam is disgusting.

[@DSTREETMEDIA]

🔴🔴🔴These are GYPSY / ROMA people / Not ITALIAN !! 🔴🔴🔴 KNOWN TO HUMAN TRAFFIC AND USE CHILDREN FOR LABOR / begging, the people playing are being used and controlled by a boss

[@fjordking]

They need to be deported

[@richardverdugo5658]

Yeah she got me smh I gave her a whole speech and she was very emotionless and ungrateful it all makes sense now lol she’s in California now.

[@Design770]

It sure is disgusting. They walk after dead bodies

[@judysoltow4474]

They don’t care about jail time. They’re already living on the edge. Probably illegal immigrants.

[@perkypokey]

I feel so bad for her. How is it her fault that Maria keeps dying?

[@philldownes8685]

she died more times than jc himself.. must ve so rotten she is not allowed upstairs or down in the fire pit so she has to keep coming back to life to get killed ina car crash.......

[@deerobinson744]

Lmao like Kenny from South Park

[@nikkinicole5435]

😂😂💀

[@factsmachine2626]

😂

[@mikhailbashni8936]

YUP lol!

[@raysulenski7687]

They even come equipped with safety vests. What a scam

[@saingmckinnon6631]

😂😂😂

[@kiarewalker373]

Safe scammers 😩 what a joke! Lol

[@seankeikbusch9404]

Yeah, they definitely put off professional panhandler vibes.

[@user-to8pl4bt4n]

There is one way to stop that deportation

[@braindamage70]

And how do you stop that deportation?

[@tamitami9275]

@@braindamage70 Now? Just claim asylum. You do not need a real threat anymore. It gets you 5000 a month, clothes, food and a court case ten years out. So 5000 a month until that case. They have it made compare to the poor here.

[@tulasipriya]

"How can I help?" What the cop doesn't understand is that they don't need help. That woman makes more money than the cop through various scams. This is a way of life.

[@xDiP18x]

That “How can I help” question is more to catch them in a lie.

[@kimbellabella348]

I don’t see why this is a problem, you have people on Facebook and social media advertising their nude pictures for money , it’s the same damn thing… a dang scam 🤷‍♀️ so it’s up to the person to decide if they want to donate or not

[@Anonymous-xr7bt]

How is selling your nude photos a scam?

[@kimbellabella348]

@@Anonymous-xr7bt Exactly, how is this a scam if you choose to give these people money, they don’t put a gun to your head … Just like Gofundme . It’s a choice that you make to donate

[@carriepriegel6477]

@@kimbellabella348 Situational Ethics. A term very few people are familiar with and folks like these grifters STEAL money by EXPLOITING the sympathy & generosity of strangers. Hopefully anyone reading this grasps the difference.

[@Hangar101]

I helped a family like this once, than I saw them a couple of months later doing the same thing but at a different location. That was a $10 dollar lesson I'll never forget.

[@JohnnyTrulove]

Saw a couple a week later drinking at my local Buffalo Wild Wings...they were trying to speak Spanish to me when I asked about their situation just a bunch of scammers it is a mafia.

[@LibbyWhitehead]

Same thing happened to me but with a lady sucks to have people take advantage of you when you think u are helping them :(

[@keciaaskew5166]

@@JohnnyTrulove Wow unbelievable

[@rich2143]

I gave $100 dont feel too bad

[@lilyj9924]

​@@rich2143OH NO❗️😲

[@user-hl2fu2ge4v]

Verify the death, it happened in another country! She said 3 days ago, now she said 2 days ago! Shame on this women!

[@Lululemonpants_]

They practice what they see.. Americans are the worst ones

[@eh-i1841]

She understands the language,perfectly well.I bet she’s been there longer than 7 months.She can obviously write,in English,too.Horrible scammers.

[@bridgetrodriguez4643]

Scammers need to be arrested and fined. Disgusting

[@jahl714]

Then they'll go ask for money to pay for their fines hah

[@jamestucker3415]

​@@jahl714those scammers need to be deported back to their homeland as clearly they said they were sending that money back home. Talk about Romania sanctioned by the United States Government for it's corruption and illegal practices.

[@alexivandamme2303]

Or deported.

[@brenanwilley1988]

They don't need money to pay fines its called community work u can ask for community work that will pay off ur fines nobody knows that

[@bridgetrodriguez4643]

@@alexivandamme2303 I'd rather they were deported

[@GeorgeShirah]

The yellow vest gives it away, you don’t buy a vest for a one time situation, you buy a vest because you’re planning on doing it over and over!

[@jbeannie90]

Exactly! PLUS, they clearly had money to buy multiple vests!

[@antonsmith7235]

@@jbeannie90 yup multiple vests, that's a career

[@rondaallen7211]

i bet they didn't pay for those vests.

[@claudiastarr776]

Maybe one sign said RAISING MONEY FOR SAFETY VESTS , ANYTHING CAN HELP GOD BLESS YOU

[@shuntayshuntay]

That’s what I was thinking

[@prashanthkumar5939]

The cop being so nice to the scammer is the problem. The scammers think westerners are fools.

[@lisaschuman3156]

Probably because so many are.

[@genek8630]

There is a sucker born every minute.

[@bass305-HCCA]

She's no different than the phone scammers. She's lazy, and doesnt care about scamming people. She's training her sons to become the same person as her. 😕

[@batcittyatcitty536]

Those aren't her kids.theys a reason they haven't identification.their being trafficked to sex houses around the country,these roving groups finance their trips along the route.

[@dominicchester0328]

Yeah it’s sad how history keeps repeating its self with these people!!

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

These fakes shouldn't be allowed to breed

[@jenniffertorres9545]

These people make it very hard for people that actually really need help.

[@anamarroquin8520]

Come on talk about welfare!! Now those are a problem! So this people lies ...so just don't give them money and that's all

[@fyt54321]

Officer "You won't get anywhere in life if you keep lying". Duh officer, this is her life. She's a Traveler Gypsy Roma. This is her job, her career, her life. She has most likely been involved in grift activity since her own childhood. Nothing this officer says will change anything. Her gypsy crew will just move to another location and continue grifting. Endlessly.

[@dominicgarcia85]

That’s true I’ve been in spots were had no one to turn to but with this going on afraid to even ask the public so many lie today I just gave up defeated haven’t been same since not that it’s anyones fault but these ppl make me mad as people are inherently nice and want to help we figure out it’s a scam and then we’re here now no one wants to help anyone everyone with a sign is trying to get high or take money smh my life will bounce back but the karma they are collecting is bad

[@danielkirkland5048]

You are so right

[@barbaramay1866]

“This is why we can’t have nice things.”

[@AngeleaniaNicole-co9tk]

The worst kind of scammers

[@dave3657]

Around here we have woman with kids in tow saying they need food. When they are given information on available services they don’t want it. It’s totally a scam.

[@TheLexiechey]

She understands exactly what the cops are saying, playing dumb makes it so much worse.

[@juanespinoza3688]

She is just plain ignorant and stupid!!!

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Fck 🖕what the cop is saying.💪😁

[@Bando-fx4mf]

Once she asked to smoke a cigg in front of kids and just in general she sealt her fate as dirt bag.

[@jeffstorm]

The dirty Kleenex wiping away the fake tears was a big giveaway. There are Hispanics and Roma's all over the country pulling this scam and local law enforcement needs the ordinances and the tools to prevent this. These people are EVIL! Another thing Romas are known are, Gypsies!

[@stronkserbia444]

It's a skill they are taught from birth, gypsies are a law unto themselves everywhere they go

[@qendresaful]

I lost my 20 year old brother in a car accident 14 years ago people that do this type of stuff are so freaking horrible

[@darleneachille491]

Im very sorry for your loss

[@oldironsides4107]

How does that relate to this?

[@qendresaful]

@@oldironsides4107 she’s asking for money for someone that died to pay for funeral expenses

[@shadowwoman7605]

@@qendresaful He or she must be slow if he or she got to ask how does it relate the scammers 🤦‍♀️🤣💀

[@qendresaful]

@@shadowwoman7605 I know straight moron 🤣😭😭😭

[@saturn722]

NEVER feel guilty about not giving $ to strangers. The odds are like winning the lottery that you’re helping someone!!

[@BearMountainBigfootRescue]

The fake tears, hiding behind a language barrier that she OBVIOUSLY understands and using her kids is absolutely pathetic! Stop giving these scammers money!

[@bradwillis2476]

She understands everything the Cop was saying don’t let them fool you

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

FTP

[@tyronetriplett4071]

They always act like they dont understand.

[@3rni3PL]

That is completely right, otherwise she would not be saying yes, no... etc... And what is your first name? Dimittri...

[@ButtChugDoug66]

They always play dumb to avoid real work... smh

[@SinisterScoundrel6562]

The species of subhuman you want to see brutalized by cops and border patrol!

[@jessiejames2155]

This kind of behavior stops people from giving to those that really need it .

[@bopeep86]

And to be honest, those that really need it have some real resources. Where I live, they suggest not giving to panhandling, but give to a local charitable, or homeless shelter, or food bank. I feel for all God's children, but they are treating this like a job and getting money under the table instead of truly being in need.

[@jll9697]

True

[@antoniotrujillo9395]

well she really needs it u think shes just thiere hanging out

[@scottyaaa]

@@antoniotrujillo9395 lol

[@justinabajian1087]

Absolutely does. I remember giving $20 to one of these set ups. Wishing I could do more. Well I was in the same area a few months later and the same group. At this point I will give to charity fundraising only. I know charities take their fee, but at least some percentage of the fee goes to the cause and not to meth

[@Sweetpea1128]

This police woman is a gem. ❤

[@jankent5677]

Deport. Why are these scammers allowed to continue cashing in on the emotions of good people here in America. Such a waste of resources for our Police Dept.

[@AutobahnVault]

Arrest them all. Stop them from bringing their bad habits, stealing and cheating, instead of making an honest living.

[@daixer3156]

Exactly 💯 Us real Americans work hard for our penny's and these people mock that hard work.

[@jmjim261]

Deport the one's that are not following the laws and are here illegally.. This is sickening 😢 😪

[@Anonymous-xr7bt]

Deport them too

[@daixer3156]

Deport some white folks too! They bug

[@chaupham2888]

Not Arrest but they have to give money back

[@davemillet4160]

I love how she just stands there looking off into the distance as if no one else is there. The cop nailed it when she said to the woman, "you can't even look me in the eyes." Oh, and then she starts "crying." Absolutely pathetic.

[@wwilliams3278]

The "tears" never fell.

[@liviaborcea4664]

They always cry… I have this happen in court when they are brought in and start crying and begging for forgiveness after they commit bad crimes… grand larceny, fugitive from the law from several states, theft from multiple stores, panhandling , ATM skimming you name it

[@liviaborcea4664]

Don’t worry about her kids. They are just as bad

[@GM8101PHX]

I wonder how jail is going for her?? She deserves every day in jail until she can be deported!

[@noorrougelewis6704]

She keeps holding a tissue to her face but she's not crying.

[@richard526]

The officer demonstrated a keen sense of compassion. She should be commended for her very intelligent composure.

[@clayicus]

Best part is when she goes back to her car and it’s quietly playing Return of the Mack.

[@MD-lu3gt]

My jam!

[@Eli97xo]

🎉

[@jessicalogan1253]

The music she was listening to in her car was giving her clues and signs 😂

[@Kayla-hs9rt]

The kids didn’t even speak up to the cop and say “hey this was all a misunderstanding my cousin really did die in an accident”. Their silence confirmed that she was lying

[@Cfomodz]

Perhaps thou shalt asay: The man has brought upon himself his misery; therefore I will stay my hand, and will not give unto him of my food, nor impart unto him of my substance that he may not suffer, for his punishments are just- But I say unto you, O man, whosoever doeth this the same hath great cause to repent; and except he repenteth of that which he hath done he perisheth forever, and hath no interest in the kingdom of God.

[@Barbara-ek8le]

No, because they don’t speak English, the mother said she speaks a little, they only understand a little

[@devinsilva2102]

@@Barbara-ek8le you believe that? It was an act.

[@KimoKimochii]

there is no immigrant mother that can speak english better than their kids lol

[@rakuencallisto]

​@Barbara-ek8le there's 0 chance the newest generation cannot understand English. Do you hear their accents? Perfect English.

[@lifesavercandy3239]

This is terrible that they will lie about someone's death or being homeless. Some of them even have their kids with them.

[@theblackbrattt3278]

a lot of people do this, you’ll be surprised.

[@theblackbrattt3278]

it’s sick asl for people to lie just to take other people’s money smh. just go apply for a job.

[@StainderFin]

its all a scam there is no funeral collection all those money goes their pocket

[@Sapphirevirgo33]

Yes, it is but people do what they gotta do (if they’re homeless, there’s no food stamps, maybe she’s gotta feed her kids ) what a horrible life for those kids

[@vickimarlette4009]

Sapphire Virgo number 1 Virgo…IF this had been a LEGITIMATE TRAGEDY of a “niece”, MAYBE…But, SCAMMING hard-working citizens is NOT ACCEPTABLE!! THIS is WHY the majority of the public DO NOT willingly give help, like we used to! Chances are…they make more money than an actual working person!👹 SCAMMERS!🤬

[@lolAnnMarie182]

A few years ago there was a panhandler that stood at a busy intersection day after day. Something happened and police confronted him, which is rare because panhandling is legal where I live. Turns out he was a local lawyer and had $2k in cash in his pocket.

[@Miss.831]

She proved she lied too, because she first said 3 days and then so long later said it happened 2 days ago. Honestly I wish she was arrested.

[@Here_4_comments]

What a group of scumbags. That’s shameful. This type of stuff makes people not help people that actually need it. Absolutely disgusting.

[@thatsit5110]

Her people are everywhere asking for money at Kroger or at a light

[@ClearwaterKB]

Hey, you stole my name... 😂

[@iSHOOTmeth]

Looks like they do need it , I doubt they are going to hop in their BMW and drive back to their mansion

[@renegadethedestroyer]

@@iSHOOTmeth they can get a job

[@gottkaisersliver]

Gypsies, man. Don't wish 'em on anyone.

[@willvandermeer4733]

The fact they use that they are imigrants to get pity from others is truely sickening

[@hollyjames1581]

They are probably here illegally too. 😡

[@Anonymous-xr7bt]

Would love to have them deported

[@antonioenriquez9149]

@@hollyjames1581let me tell you ppl that are here illegally are the hardest workers… what a judging B your are

[@JakeStar-oe9ev]

​@@hollyjames1581these ones need to be sent back to where they came from. They are making life much harder for our own homeless

[@alexismclean7667]

@@hollyjames1581 I definitely concur with this

[@85Z28]

In her country she would probably receive the mother of the year award..

[@jx1659]

Her country probably doesn't want her either

[@hazelnutbutter]

Love how the officer handled that. Begging for money on Busy streets is an accident waiting to happen. I thought this was outlawed.

[@PRND21]

I saw a guy holding 2 signs next to panhandlers that said “They are lying”. I was busting up 😂. He must have known something about the beggars and was calling them out.

[@yvfkm]

That happened in my town it was funny they caught him working at Wendy's

[@peggystevens-wj1dz]

Now that is a small story I will share!

[@joedoe5738]

They are Roma gipsy's from Romania,is a life stile,they all over Europe doing the same,they report to a boss of the "clan" AND THEY ARE RICH!!!

[@kerstieamiya4880]

I’d literally do that if I find someone lying like this Lmao

[@jillyfischer8839]

@@yvfkm now I want some fries and a frosty

[@jasonjuarez5573]

This is the type of cop that makes America, she was respectful, kept calm, yet placed the law how it should be. It's not fair for those people who "donated". God bless officers like her.

[@danielvicente4252]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@iamshewhowalksalone820]

She didn't do anything about it, they will continue to scam hardworking Americans!

[@meredithcoleman446]

Amen. 🙏

[@kbraxton45]

Husbands right around the corner watching, probably owns a better car then I'll ever own. Fake upset with the tissue. Every so often her English gets really good. They guys know what's up to. Stop funded these people.

[@js2art1]

They are also in the SanFrancisco Bay area every weekend, with a different "funeral "every weekend

[@macsteve-1648]

I'm glad police are finally catching on to thus disgusting scam.

[@TCB-1]

This female officer is a badass. She does not like being lied too. Respect, officer 👍

[@Bobbodaclown70]

Unless one is a Trump supporter, I would venture to guess that nobody enjoys being lied too🤨

[@budgirl712003]

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[@daixer3156]

Then arrest the witch!! Pull that green card out!! Strike two

[@TheRightsofPassage]

Return of the Mack 😍🥰

[@TheRightsofPassage]

​@@Bobbodaclown70That's how it should be done...

[@TheMiguelitoGod1000_]

Your children’s behavior reflects on how you educate them…

[@MimiLovesHerBlessings]

LOVE THIS L.E.O. LOVE that she confronted this SCAM openly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@NITZERMODE13]

People it's plain and simple. Don't give them any money and they'll stop doing it.

[@333Erin]

Even her kids body language says “mom give up the lying!” Poor kids are learning life the wrong way

[@JOE-bz9un]

They should make this a crime of moral turpitude. this will make you eligible for deportation if you are not legal in the US

[@davidmateo619]

Can we arrest all these scammers please

[@xxcrump3575]

Her English got better when she realized the game was over

[@stanostano7674]

Game is not over.Little break and back to business.Most gypsies can not do anything else just make kids for profit where I live....fu..Ing scams

[@JLMiller410]

You can’t believe a word coming out of her mouth. She’s a con. She doesn’t want help; she’s making too much with her bs she’s telling passersby. You have more patience than I would have with her. She’ll be out next week on another corner conning someone else.

[@terencejay8845]

Paris and London (tourist areas) are crawling with these rat-people. Their entire life revolves around frauds and scams. It's just how they are. Someone has to be at the very bottom rung of society, and these people have chosen to occupy that spot.

[@LasFavoritasDeMichi]

I see this lady every week on my way home on Flamingo & Maryland. She now sells flowers. Good for her.

[@StaceyJoy14]

Good for her? F that lady

[@justme240]

A friend of mine is a manager at one of the shops she steals those flowers from, so, not good on her.

[@tammystewart7429]

Panhandling is legal but fraud is not.

[@timsilva6144]

Kudos to the officer for letting them know that she has a heart but at the same time is laying it on the line of how a respectful adult needs to be.

[@robinrobyn1714]

Agree.

[@river8760]

She is a great police officer.

[@perkypokey]

Absolutely. She tried her best to help this woman out, but the woman refused to meet her half way. Such a shame.

[@ryshellso526]

Darwin wrote a book on it.

[@esdunk]

❤ She was giving her lots of chances to come clean.

[@phredzilla]

People like this hurt the people that are really in need...

[@laurae6658]

AGREE

[@MarkJackson-wc2xh]

Even worse is when they walk up and down the aisles of the subway with their kids begging.

[@jorgegarcia3358]

Imagine passing these values on to your children and grandchildren. I honestly can't wrap my mind around it

[@lovemyson480]

They are doing this everywhere, and not much is being done about it. Absolutely evil.

[@sethjiran8368]

This behavior is disgusting. It's a wonder that people are so skeptical of pan handlers these days, taking full advantage of peoples generosity to the point it negatively affects those that might actually need to beg due to disabilities or other unfortunate situations.

[@laceybanter5937]

Having to beg in the US if you have a disability is more disgusting

[@grateful86]

In today's world, literally everyone is hiring. Most of these people are employed and/or collecting. They go out and do this for extra cash

[@grateful86]

​@@laceybanter5937 Being a disgusting lying bum is NOT a disability

[@sethjiran8368]

@@laceybanter5937 on behalf of the government, sure

[@sethjiran8368]

@@grateful86 There is also the fact that a successful hustle like this could very well get you over $100 an hour

[@AL_goTrader]

Remember the days when someone had a sign that said "Will work for food" written in cardboard and sat on the side of the road. As I owned a restaurant, I offered him work and I would also feed him first. He got so mad and wanted to fight. He told me to get away from him and I was ruining his business. I wouldn't give these scumbags a dime. There are too many legitimate ways for people to raise money for funerals now. If it is true where they live, they took a bus an hour to a more generous county.

[@TonySmith-ox5xf]

those buckets was designed to beg

[@Oliviaandtrina]

The people who use their kids to panhandle are the most disgusting to me. I literally saw a woman once with 2 children holding a "baby" which was actually just a baby doll wrapped in a blanket. I will never give money to the panhandling using their kids. This one is worse with the lies. She doesn't need help with anything, she just wants money.

[@Mark-uh4zd]

Yeah the ones who use children as a prop to try to get more money are reprehensible. Currently out in California for work, the amount of homeless and panhandlers is absolutely off the charts. Most of it is drugs, you literally see them smoking their foil right on the sidewalk. I never give any of these people money. I distinctly remember walking into some restaurant and two homeless panhandlers approached me and asked for money, I told them I’d get them something on the way out. I bought them each a nice steak, peppers, rice, onions stir fry. I gave it to them, they didn’t say thank you, then asked if I had money. I told them to eff off, was able to grab one of the bags of food and homeboy started getting loud so I told him I’ll feed him his teeth instead if he takes one more step towards me. I was pissed. After that incident, I will never give them anything

[@Youtuber5775-]

Free, untaxed money. 🎉😢

[@danielkean8178]

@@Mark-uh4zd I would like to apologize for the two people that tried to take advantage of your hospitality. I encourage you to hold on to the person that wanted to help another human being in need. I am very sorry that this is your memory of what it's like to lend a helping hand. There are countless people on this planet right now that would have appreciated your kind gesture more than you could even imagine. Don't throw away your humanity over this, its not worth it.

[@dickbuffman594]

U can't punish everyone for the lies and deceptions of one....if you do you deny yourself blessings ...it doesn't matter what the person you give to does , it's the fact that you were generous and giving that God sees. He will deal with the person who is being dishonest in his own time and own way.

[@Deonte692]

Agree👍

[@butterflydaisy4475]

This hurts knowing I really lost my 19 year old son in a car accident 😢

[@vickimarlette4009]

I am so very sorry for your loss! NO parent should suffer the tragedy of losing a child, by ANY means! Remember that your son will always be “with” you!😌🙏🏻💗

[@lakegirl3664]

It absolutely was done in poor taste and I am so sorry for your loss.

[@genericamerican7574]

This is poor taste and she had kids involved. *I couldn’t imagine the feeling it brings up for you. 🤍🤍🤍* I couldn’t imagine being in another country where I hardly fluent enough for most employment with kids to raise. I don’t know what stupid stunts I might pull to keep a roof over their heads. I would hope not to be this ignorant an crass but I have met people from different backgrounds that would likely do all kinds of things for their families when pushing and shoving happens. I just have to hope no one gets hurt and they’re offered a better way or ways. Hopefully she learns a valuable lesson from this.

[@Lola-193]

I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you for strength and peace. 🙏💜

[@Realfrenchie]

I'm sorry about your lost, 19 years old is too young...

[@deborahblessed8541]

I can’t imagine what the kids are thinking with this embarrassment

[@donfades7869]

The aren't her kids - this is a gang not a family.

[@weaverdreams]

The fact that the cop believed her is sad too. (“When did this happen?”)

[@dream__soda7900]

Why would she stop when she makes so much money and doesn’t get jail time. Feeling bad isn’t going to make her stop.

[@HorriblySound]

It's disgusting how people can have a clear conscience doing something like this?

[@Cfomodz]

I know of no one who has done this who is proud of it or lives with a clear conscience.. What they do though, is live with a conscience full of remorse, that is to say, instead of just dying.

[@TwitcyTrain]

You know people that have done this?

[@supsailor1885]

Some people have no sense of shame.

[@BARZEL343]

These are Roma Gypsies. They believe Jesus personally told them Thou Shalt Not Steal does not apply to them. It's called the story of the 4th nail. They have rules against scamming each other. Everyone else is fair game.

[@CSAccetura]

I laugh at the section of people that do not understand human nature.

[@TonySmith-ox5xf]

this is a waste of time just let her go we will be standing here all day

[@ali_1633]

Her pretending not to understand/speak English is pissing me off more than that despicable scam.

[@alauram.6416]

The fact the cop said "If you need help I'm more than happy to find you help but I can't help a lair" and the lady said nothing but she'd not a lair screams the fact she doesn't actually need help with anything and is just trying to get free handouts of cash. They offered to get her help if she truly needed it and refused it. Absolutely disgusting...

[@TaraMichelleMD]

*liar

[@Jayrock999]

​@@TaraMichelleMD haha

[@leviisdead]

@@TaraMichelleMD lol i didnt even notice

[@paulj.thaddaios]

What is a lair?

[@jayrose6312]

I thought that it was something in her mind that’s far too shameful to tell even a female officer. That could be dozens of things, but she must not have gainful employment as she has adequate time to panhandle at two different intersections in their respective cities. It would be far easier to accept the handouts of organizations than it would be to panhandle in the intense heat, not to mention the dangers of traffic! Ultimately, I think she’s here illegally, which is why she had no ID whatsoever to display when asked. The fact that she somehow got here, but is no longer allowed to be here is likely the problem. Many people will get one class of visa just to get into a country where they will knowingly “overstay.” You also can’t work on a tourist visa for example. She and her kids could face deportation, and she simply can’t even work to afford a lawyer to help get her a proper “green card” because you need the appropriate visa in lieu of a social security number plus valid ID. I really can’t see her doing “busy work” under the table and for very low wages. It’s a HUGE catch-22 and she’s scared shitless of having to go back home, that probably applies tenfold for her kids as she wants to keep them here in America. Again, this is just brainstorming a theory or two based on the available information, but it could be something totally different, perhaps even laughable. On the other hand the reasoning could be secondary to something far more sinister. If I had to go with one guess, it would be using the wrong type of visa to gain entry into the country and then intentionally overstaying her welcome as a “tourist.” I think she figured out how to get to America and even stay, but didn’t think about how she could afford to survive without the valid documentation to work here legally. Be well. ✌️

[@Becca-vk9mq]

When I saw her kids walk up, I was even more disappointed in this woman! Wow! Excellent example for your children woman!

[@ryshellso526]

Those aren't children those are Anchor babies.

[@8JLZ8]

​@@ryshellso526 what does that mean?

[@nathancomalander4417]

@8JLZ8 used to refer to a child born to a noncitizen mother in a country which has birthright citizenship, especially when viewed as providing an advantage to family members seeking to secure citizenship or legal residency. Theres the definition, i was gonna explain poorly but figured that would do

[@8JLZ8]

@@nathancomalander4417 oh that's right, I knew it sounded familiar. Thank you!

[@nathancomalander4417]

@@8JLZ8 no problem

[@jacq8921]

I worked with a lady who started being late for work every day. She finally told me that she stopped to help a family , she gave them her phone number and wouldn’t leave her alone and put guilt trips on her. She’s one of those people that cant say no to someone in “need”. She was a single mom working hard to take care of her son….

[@viralmecrazy6715]

Regardless her rights were violated. She can stand on the sidewalk with a sign. It has a message. By asking for help with a number leaves you your own interpretation of the situation.

[@MarySmith-bc7mf]

She’s not even ashamed and that’s really sad. She will look for a new spot and do it again.

[@Ilikerainydayz]

They move all over the city. A diffrent busy intersection every day. Once it was 8 diffent people in a 4 way intersection. They each had those buckets. I got off at the light and started filming them and they all ran away. It was for a funeral too. Fckg damn liars.

[@1084erick]

Exactly ..She will definitely do it again..

[@PrincipalProductions]

She acts like it’s her job and she’s too smart for the cop what a pity she thinks this is ok to beg for money but not only that, to lie while begging , unbelievable

[@seeleygirl6178]

Typical scammers. It’s a job for them.

[@seeleygirl6178]

I’m shocked they gave their real names.

[@RC-Carlos1]

Cop gets in the car and I hear “YOU LIED TO ME” so fitting. Cop is jamming for real

[@michaelferro6951]

Return of the mack!!!!

[@DJ_SECRET_863]

😂😂😂 Perfect part of the song for the situation at hand

[@B0NG_WTR]

@@DJ_SECRET_863 ll ppl pop obvppim i l

[@netajones2098]

I was wondering if anybody else noticed that ☺ perfect part of the song, and she's got good taste in music. 🙂

[@theniceone26]

The music sounded so good in the cops car, I want to know that radio station.🎶🎶

[@terrygotwhatheheaskedforfo7789]

She acts like she can't understand that's a good trick 😂😂😂

[@BLUEmrFREEZE]

Imagine walking by and you see a picture of your face or someone you know on one of these fake signs😂

[@klwflorida5438]

They should all go to jail. I am sick of this. They cause all kinda problems everyday!

[@kimbellabella348]

I blame the mother, those kids are just doing what mom is telling them to do, it’s sad! I feel so sorry for the kids, it’s definitely not their fault

[@RenxoLuizArturo1]

@@kimbellabella348 I agree ,It’s totally sickening what she make them do.

[@greglee8788]

I just hate this because, there’s people everyday losing loved ones in car accidents and might genuinely have to do stuff like this to pay for funeral funds, but people like this ruin it for everyone else.

[@Cfomodz]

How do they ruin it?

[@greglee8788]

@@Cfomodz well not just them, but everybody out here doing this corny stuff. I’m not giving my money to anybody who has these types of signs because it possible could be a scheme. I’ve already been a victim of this multiple times, and for the people that are seeing this for the first time, what do you think their response is going to be now?

[@karamakara2119]

There was a family who not only got permits but ALSO permission to do a Funds for Funeral Carwash right by a Walgreens. They would wash and dry your car for ANY amount of money for a funeral. They even had drinks while you waited. I've never since one like it since then. You could do ANYTHING for funds, just need the resources to.

[@aldehc99]

I really like how these scammers are pushed there. In my country these guys do it day by day and no one gives a f. It just became "normal" because they're not "hurting" anybody. And like someone said, they make it very hard for people who really need help to get it.

[@terrygotwhatheheaskedforfo7789]

Lowest of the low and should be in jail 💯👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

[@patriciaschoffelen2299]

She speaks German as well. I think she and her sons understand every word what was said.

[@Like_Ike]

She speaks English very well. She understood every word and her body language exposed her. She tried it with that broken "I no speak English" crap.

[@IratePuffin]

Of course she understands.

[@callmekirkland8]

These are gypsies at work, folks. They do this in my town, too.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

They are Romanian Gypsies... scamming is literally their way of life, it's part of their culture, and their religion. Of course she understood every word that was said...

[@Weatheredstorms1]

@@callmekirkland8 caught some in our county. They had small children as young as a newborn out in 100 degree heat claiming they were collecting gas money to go home. They were in various areas changing their stories at each location. They even told police their sole reason was to travel to panhandle

[@ChefboyRLG]

This is disgusting man!!!!! I’m tired of people feeding off the kindness of others!!! And lying to us about someone dying when it’s not true!!! They should be arrested or do something that will help them learn a lesson!!!

[@johnbluehouse4991]

'Disgusting' is the first word that came to my mind when I saw this....

[@dorothy9618]

Deport them.

[@Thewindisblowing1]

You do not have to contribute look the other way like most people do.....

[@_eaturveggies01]

FINALLY! The laws are allowing police to do their jobs!

[@horatiobeaker]

Requiring a permit is unconstitutional. Lying about your personal situation is immoral.

[@sarahlu7797]

I was tricked into giving a person claiming to collect for a funeral. I was heartbroken thinking about that person. Then I see that person 2 weeks later with the same sign, it made my blood boil. *Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me.

[@lorenbillings5829]

You should go stand next them with a sign with an arrow pointing at them saying this person is LYING! Lol

[@sarahlu7797]

@Loren Billings Right! 😆😂😂😂 Just the thought has me LMAO 🤣

[@litatorres7762]

@@lorenbillings5829 lmaooo 💯💯💯

[@jonknestrick5219]

Same thing happened my sophomore year in college. Stopped at a gas station along the interstate in Nashville. Had someone say they need cash to get to a funeral in NC. Gave him $20 for gas. A week or two later he came up to me at the same gas salvation with the same story. Needless to say, I didn't have the same reaction.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Roflmao!!!! That’s hilarious!! Have you ever seen any video on the internet??There are millions of videos and stories about this worldwide ripoff happening and you have money to them? Lol

[@kevazari8048]

Shame on these people. Why were they allowed to enter the country?

[@DESTINYFPV]

Thank Biden for this.

[@rubenreyes8466]

How else is Biden gonna win

[@bethterry4943]

Is that a rhetorical question? 🫤

[@cataniamommaitalia87]

12,000 a day....they're given free hotels, food, cell phones, healthcare etc...VETERANS WERE KICKED OUT OF THEIR LIVING FACILITIES to house ILLEGAL ALIENS !!

[@hatshepsut1117]

Same way ur ancestors were allowed to

[@nenblom]

She doesn’t know this kind of pain. My dad died last month and I am in agony as is my mom. Using a fake funeral as an excuse is disgusting!! Trust me, lady, I know what this kind of pain feels like because my dad died. You have no damn clue!! I cry for my dad EVERY DAY!!!!! I was with my dad the day before he died of severe Parkinson’s and I told him that it’s OK to let go. Do you have any clue how hard that was? I remember his smile when I told him that so I know that at least I made him feel better. The next day, the good Lord took him home. I held his death certificate!! My father was a wonderful person and I know he’s in heaven now. RIP dad. We love you. ❤❤ God bless that officer.

[@DLL-mm8lp]

Must be exhausting dealing with these people.

[@janthistleinthewind7486]

Here in Toronto, there is a woman that does this with a sign of pictures of two children. It gives the impression that she is looking for her lost children. When she comes to the car window, she says, "I can't feed them and buy them clothes." Please help me." I've seen her doing this in multiple parts of the city. This scam is their full-time job.

[@jayw6790]

Toronto Canada? If so that's just ridiculous the government gives low income people 760 per child under 6 years old and lowers the age ranges bit by bit, plus hundreds from welfare probably like 800 if she has 2 children and the Trillium and gst checks she would get monthly... there's also food banks and soup kitchens all over the city. There is no way for someone to go hungry in Toronto.

[@darkside_xposure]

There's a man here in Montreal who did the same thing. at a busy intersection. He hasn't been seen for the last few months.

[@lizbenjamin6995]

At jayw67....they all drive fancy cars it's wealthier immigrants doing this. In Peterborough too.

[@Mr_Derrick0731]

Just remember, Words are powerful, so if you ever call in sick or use the excuse "someone died", or "I went to jail", guess what you just spoke it into existance. So watch what you say.

[@AV144K]

The song in the officers car “you lied to me.” Haha. Perfect timing.

[@savillecreations8046]

Hats off to this officer who not only did her job but was also compassionate. My mom legally immigrated to this country at 21. She worked very hard and never lived off the government, panhandled or lied. Within a year she was also fluent in English.

[@BelovedChatter]

Reminds me of college when my grandmother died tragically like 11 times.

[@aprillondon11]

Wait, that happened to you too?

[@Miamiflow885]

LOL

[@TheGoonSquadd]

lol extension for test/paper granted !

[@Pundit2k]

LMAO

[@mr.erikchun5863]

was she gang banged by a group of large black men?

[@foxerelli3136]

These people are a menace! One here in Minnesota was wasted in bar screaming he makes 10 times more money than anyone in the bar.

[@teresaboraggina1022]

This same group came through Toledo, Ohio doing the same thing but the sign was for a 12 year old girl that died. Just DISGUSTING!!!!!!

[@Roseb3]

Watch the kids - they know they’re busted but they’d never say anything against mom. What a shame to teach your children this and the officer is genuinely trying to provide options for help.

[@deebell8727]

Because the kids know its a scam to. They are raised and trained to to cheat, lie, beg and steal for a living. I saw a woman like this come out of a store and get in a van with 2 other ladies and kids and she was pulling snacks out of her dress (chest) and passing the snacks to the kids. She had stolen them obviously..the kids learn this.