Online Begging Becoming Popular

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2011/12/12 - Updated: 2022/05/23
Category Topic: Charities and Donations - Academic Publications

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Synopsis: Popular cyber begging and donation websites report online begging have been seeing a huge visitor increase every month this year. Wikipedia defines Internet begging, cyber-begging, or Internet panhandling as the online version of traditional begging, asking strangers for money to meet immediate and other needs (money, food, and shelter).

Introduction

Popular "cyber begging" and donation websites, report online begging, has been seeing a 91% to 177% visitor increase every month this year, with the highest visitor totals being seen in November and December as the holidays approach. According to monthly web statistics, posts for help have grown as well as the number of donations being received.

Main Content

Wikipedia defines Internet begging, cyber-begging, or Internet panhandling as the online version of traditional begging, asking strangers for money to meet immediate and other needs (money, food, and shelter). Internet begging has the clear advantage to street panhandling in that it can be practiced with relative anonymity, thereby eliminating or reducing the shame and disgrace apparent of begging in public.

Many people take begging not to be tolerated, but for some who want to be Good Samaritans, it is an opportunity to make an impact in bringing a positive impact on others' lives. Recently, there has been a high number of people depending on donations and begging daily to make ends meet.

Beggars

Beggars can simply visit numerous websites designed for raising money and get the opportunity to plea for help in the hopes that they will be heard and see a result of their online begging. You may have been made to feel that begging is a feeling of swallowing your pride and submitting to humiliation, but you can maintain your anonymity without having to look someone in the eyes like with begging in person face-to-face. Whether you need some money, food, clothing or any other type of donation to put your life back on track, then this online begging has the potential to help you with your problems. You should never shy away from seeking assistance anytime you are in a fix.

Donators

If you are not in need, then maybe you are ready to donate to the needy? Anytime you feel like you have extra money or goods to donate, you will find several online sites that allow you to donate to needy causes. Some may not be a necessary need, but a want, and if whatever they are requesting brings amusement or a smile to your face, you can decide if you want to give them a donation, even if it is just a dollar or two.

Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.

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APA: Disabled World. (2011, December 12 - Last revised: 2022, May 23). Online Begging Becoming Popular. Disabled World (DW). Retrieved November 3, 2025 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/charity/begging.php

MLA: Disabled World. "Online Begging Becoming Popular." Disabled World (DW), 12 Dec. 2011, revised 23 May. 2022. Web. 3 Nov. 2025. <www.disabled-world.com/disability/charity/begging.php>.

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