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Minister Recalls Charity Fraud Tale From London Church
A Manchester reader recounts a 19th century sermon tale of a cheerful conman who exploited ministers and widows, weaving a tale of misery to beg for money. The narrator warns readers to verify addresses and seek inquiries before giving, noting a similar episode years later in Croydon and urging caution with impostors seeking aid.
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