Of course he did. Never, never, never, ever give money to panhandlers.
Not being flippant; there's a reason this sign exists:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/86/70/85/86708570f...
and many more alike.
"MY WIFE IS BEING HELD HOSTAGE AND I NEED $10 MORE FOR THE RANSOM!"
Of course he did. Never, never, never, ever give money to panhandlers.