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The world really is digital when even beggers are going to digital, begging for money online rather than the side of the street.  I’ve occasional received comments on this blog begging for money, and I expect online money begging to become even more prevalent in these economic times.

Where to Go Begging Online for Money
1. Prosper.com – Borrow and lend money online.  You can make interest off loaning from someone else or you can personally borrow without dealing with a bank.

2. Build a Cause Website – Need to earn money for an operation, new house, pay off your loans?  A great way to bring money to your cause is to build a website explaining your cause and why you need the money.  People are more likely to loan if you give more information than, I need money.  Explain your story, and then spread it across the web, leaving a link back to your cause website.

3. Offer Talent for Cash – If I’m going to give someone on the street money, I’d rather give a guitar player money than someone doing nothing just holding a cup out.  Show me you are trying to do something, and I’ll be more willing to give you cash.  Rather than just begging trade your talents for some extra help for your cause.  Are you a photoshop pro?  Willing to do some light cleaning in the offline work.  At home receptionist work?  Show you are willing to work for cash and you just might get that cash you need.

4. Even panhandlers have paypal?