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Updated: Tuesday, 26 Jun 2012, 2:26 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 26 Jun 2012, 10:33 AM EDT

Laura Hutchinson - 22News Investigative Team

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The 22News I-Team has investigated the world of panhandling and found that not all of the people asking for your money have nothing. Our investigation revealed that some panhandlers have expensive material possessions like cars and cell phones.

So we decided to continue our investigation by speaking with several panhandlers who claim to be homeless veterans. We'll reveal our findings, and show you how you can tell if a panhandler is legitimate.

Don't miss this 22News I-Team report on Tuesday at 6pm.

I-Team: Panhandler Investigation

How to tell if a panhandler's claims are true

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