Begging is actually illegal in the UK, so if you ever see such fake monks begging for money don't hesitate to report them to the police, who have the powers to arrest them.
While we do have people who live on the streets of Lincoln, with serious personal and financial problems, there are also some who are simply using this as a way of making money - and sometimes they are threatening and intimidating to achieve their aim.
"For example, we are aware of one man..who begs in the City Centre, who is not homeless, but regularly makes more than £50 a day from passers by. For me, this is tantamount to theft. If you have genuine problems then we are here to help you; if you are simply using begging as a way to extort money from people, then you are not welcome in Lincoln".
Inspector Mark Garthwaite, Lincolnshire Police - August 2010
Pride and views are terrible things, one cuts of even his own livelihood... So a Bhikkhu calls people to report Bhikkhus to the police... Have much fun in UK with you domestic monks and other cheaters. Not to speak of those who do not know there actually livelihood.