Begging for alms by SMS May 7, 2008
Pakistani beggars have started using mobile phones to fool people into giving them hefty alms in the name of religion.As a matter of routine, they send messages asking for a credit of Rs 10-100 (25 cents-$2,50), offering in return a place in paradise.
Muhammad Usman, a businessman, told Daily Times that he received almost 10 messages a day in which a beggar used to ask him for mobile credit.
One message reads, “I am a poor man and my daughter is admitted to hospital. If you have faith in one God, please send me a credit of at least Rs 10. God may reward you and take you out of all troubles.
[via the Daily Times]
- Posted in : Uncategorized, SMS News, Mobile Technology
- Author : Roni
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