I don't know his name but everyone calls him Chief. He sits outside my local 7-11 on the side and greets everyone within hearshot with either How ya doin today? or Change!?!

Yes, he's a begger. Every so often I give him my pocket change however I'm now wondering if I should.

Last week while walking to my car, I turned around and saw him looking at his smart phone. He quickly put it away and smiled at me. Am I to conclude he's begging for money to pay his phone bill?

I can tell you that I'm now less likely to put money in his pocket.