I remember the story from when it broke, and I recall thinking it was uncharacteristic for a homeless guy to give away $20.
I guess I should trust my instincts. So then they turned on each other. Perfect. Just what happens when scammers collide.
Reminds me of a lawsuit in which I was an expert witness (over alleged -- and real -- construction defects). The judge awarded my clients (the homeowners) $30,000.01 for the losses they claimed to have incurred. The judge then awarded the contractor $30,000.00 on his counter-claim. My clients then stiffed me on my fee because my testimony didn't win the case for them. I had to take them to small claims court to get paid.