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Beggars CAN choose! Brazen scammers who tried to take advantage of someone else’s generosity will make your blood boil

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It is said that beggars cannot choose, but it seems that some powerful people with copper necks have chosen to ignore this principle.

To prove it parental influence collected a series of funny pictures from around the world that show how sassy people tried to take advantage of someone doing them good.

For example, when a pet owner took to social media to relocate their husky dog, they were shocked when a commenter complained that the dog didn’t match their color.

Elsewhere, a bride-to-be who wanted her wedding singer to perform for free and was shocked by the rejection responded that “the world doesn’t owe them a living”.

From people trying to brag about freebies and discounts to others trying to swindle money from strangers, Femail uncovers some of the most outrageous messages here.

Money speaks!  A creepy bargain hunter asked his salesperson if they could

Money speaks! A creepy bargain hunter asked his salesperson if they could “pay with pleasure” for an item instead of cash.

This person in the USA is obviously going through a very difficult time, but such an unpleasant reaction is bad karma.  Also, a $1,100 discount sounds very unlikely!

This person in the USA is obviously going through a very difficult time, but such an unpleasant reaction is bad karma. Also, a $1,100 discount sounds very unlikely!

No good deed goes unpunished!  This US man sent money to a stranger who applied for a job as a housekeeper after hearing their story of grief, only to ask for more money.

No good deed goes unpunished! This US man sent money to a stranger who applied for a job as a housekeeper after hearing their story of grief, only to ask for more money.

Speaking of demands!  This man in the US has no time for trifles when he begs for money

Speaking of demands! This man in the US has no time for trifles when he begs for money

Who is right and who is wrong here?  While some parents will no doubt sympathize with the US commentator who doesn't want to shell out, the original poster makes sense.

Who is right and who is wrong here? While some parents will no doubt sympathize with the US commentator who doesn’t want to shell out, the original poster makes sense.

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been a surprise hit with his show about his Oxfordshire farm, Diddly Squat, but you have to pay to watch it.

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been a surprise hit with his show about his Oxfordshire farm, Diddly Squat, but you have to pay to watch it.

Social media is a great way to find personalized services, but if you're not willing to pay for them, what's the point of starting a conversation at all?

Social media is a great way to find personalized services, but if you’re not willing to pay for them, what’s the point of starting a conversation at all?

This poor dog in an unknown location just needs a good home, but one cocky commentator disagreed with his coat color.

This poor dog in an unknown location just needs a good home, but one cocky commentator disagreed with his coat color.

You will shake my world!  The enterprising man from the UK who came up with a way to clean up his property no doubt soon regretted it when he received this cheeky request.

You will shake my world! The enterprising man from the UK who came up with a way to clean up his property no doubt soon regretted it when he received this cheeky request.

Just stay single!  This Tinder user has such a strict list of requirements that he probably won't queue up for potential matches.

Just stay single! This Tinder user has such a strict list of requirements that he probably won’t queue up for potential matches.

Beggars can choose!  After this man in Vancouver was given a free Christmas tree, they immediately tried to give it away because it wasn't the kind they wanted.

Beggars can choose! After this man in Vancouver was given a free Christmas tree, they immediately tried to give it away because it wasn’t the kind they wanted.

In this case, the customer is NOT always right.  We are sure that they would have had more reason to complain if there had been a health problem.

In this case, the customer is NOT always right. We are sure that they would have had more reason to complain if there had been a health problem.

Don't rush all at once!  How can graduates gain experience if these are the requirements for an ENTRY level job?

Don’t rush all at once! How can graduates gain experience if these are the requirements for an ENTRY level job?

55065013 10586827 image a 44 1646688057578 55065027 10586827 image a 45 1646688069351 It takes the cake!  The London baker was unimpressed by the request for 25

It takes the cake! The London baker was unimpressed by the request for 25 “freebases” in exchange for social media posts.