There's all kinds of scams they run, but those are some of their go-to's.

Woe Is Me: One of the fam is begging on the street and at least one other is picking the pockets of those who don't give the beggar any money.

Penny A Posy: One of the cleaned-up fam is selling posies in great variety from a tray. Some scattered others are pickpockets.

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