• How do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here.---back to top

• Why do you charge a fee?  Don't you realize I am broke!
Charging a fee is the only way I can limit the number of stories submitted.  And not everyone who begs is broke!  Some just beg just for the fun of it and do not mind paying to keep the site running (and most of them are good donators too!).  You will see the current fee on the subscription page.---back to top

• I signed up but don't see my story yet!
You must send me an email with your story.  Send it to dzines@metrocast.net.--Please keep it about 5 sentences long (no one reads more than that).  I reserve the right to edit your story, to shorten it, to fix grammar and spelling, to make it more appealing by adding humor, etc.  I will post the story as soon as I can.  I usually post within 24 hours.---back to top

• Do I get the entire donation given to me?
The Beggar's Club keeps 5% of all donations to help with the cost of running the web site.---back to top

• Are we allowed to donate to each other?
Yes, of course!  Many members donate to each other.  It's all about good karma!  Feel free to donate even if it's a dollar!  It can be your good deed for the day! back to top

• Can you guarantee I get a donation?
NO.  I can't guarantee a thing.  But I work hard at recruiting people to donate to the site... VERY hard!---back to top

• If someone sends me a donation, when will I get it?
I pay out donations several times a week.  The only time there is a delay is if I'm on vacation and I will post a vacation notice on my home page. ---back to top

• What type of story should I write?
First read The Psychology of Begging 101!--Then send me a short story about 5 sentences long (if it's longer I will edit it).  Make it sweet and add some humor.  Do not sound desperate!  Do NOT say that you need a lot of money like $20,000.  DO say that you will gladly accept very small donations.  If you are in need of a specific item that is not very expensive, you can state the price you need (like $100) and some donators might actually give you the full amount!---back to top

• Why do donations go directly to The Beggar's Club and not directly to me?
Donations come directly to The Beggar's Club so your identity is totally protected.  If you had your own paypal button like on the other sites, anyone (especially scammers) can get your email address.---back to top

• Will I get scam emails promising big money?
You will NEVER get scam emails by being on my web site.  No one will ever get your email address from me.  The only person who will ever contact you is me!  In fact, my site is the only site that keeps your identity totally protected.  Beggars don't even know who the other beggars are!  If you are contacted by someone promising you big bucks in the form of a check it's because your story is still on another site somewhere.  Get off those sites and stick with ME!---back to top

• Can I contact my donator or beggar?
No.  I protect all identities.  My site is strictly confidential.---back to top

• Isn't calling people "beggars" insulting?
The practice is called cyberbegging.  Other sites call it begging.  So I call it begging too!---back to top

• Why do you let some people ask for such frivolous things like a new pair of jeans when some of us are in desperate need of money?
I do not believe that only the desperate should be allowed to "beg."  Some people are more successful asking for frivolous things!  See the The Psychology of Begging 101 page!  Even rich people pick pennies up off the ground.  We are all in this together!---back to top

• How can I contact you?
You may email me at donations@thebeggarsclub.com .---back to top

• How do I pay you to be on this site?
You must have a paypal account.  When you subscribe paypal will take care of everything.  Please remember, your subscription is with paypal, not with The Beggar's Club.---back to top

• How do I cancel my subscription?
Simply go to your paypal account and cancel the subscription.  All subscriptions will remain active if you do not cancel through paypal.  I do not cancel subscriptions for you.  Keep in mind that cancellation is effective immediately and your story will be deleted from the site.  There are no refunds for partially used subscriptions.---back to top

• I forgot to cancel my subscription.  Can I get a refund or partial refund?
Sorry, no refunds or partial refunds for time not used.---back to top

• I did not cancel my subscription yet I got a cancellation notice and my story is off the site.  What happened?
If you did not cancel your subscription then paypal canceled it for some reason.  You should contact them to find out why.  But I promise you, I did not cancel your subscription.---back to top

• Do you check to make sure the beggars are telling the truth about their needs?
No.  I don't question anyone.  And if you donate to someone and they spend the money on something other than what they asked for... no biggie!  You will never know.  You will, however, know that you made a donation to someone and that feels good!  And you can tell by the way people write their story if they are on the up and up.  I believe all the members are good and worthy :o)---back to top

• How can I get my story featured on the front page?
Please read the info on the subscription page.---back to top

• I emailed you and you did not reply.
I get tons of emails... tons!  If you emailed with a question that can be answered on this page then I will most likely not reply.  I'm too busy sending emails to donators trying to get your more money!---back to top

• How do I know if you go on vacation?
I will post my vacation on my home page at www.thebeggarsclub.com so check my home page often!---back to top

• How long has this site been up and running?
 The site was launched 9/15/07 and was an instant success!---back to top