I can't afford to buy any Xmas presents, can you help?

Question

I am really, reaaly poor and can't afford to buy presents for my family.

Can you help me out?

HSBC Account number 61728784 sort code 40-41-07

10 points for the most generous giver!

Answer 1

i really hope for your own good that those arent your real details...

im sure your family will understand your broke and cant afford gifts.... same as me this year.

Answer 2

I'm surprised at all the replies saying make something like fudge and cookies etc. Do you think ingredients dont cost anything???

I doubt if this girl's poverty is genuine, and poverty of course is a matter of opinion.

If i genuinely had no money at all i would just tell people that i couldnt buy presents - if i was THAT poor they would already know, i should think!

If i was just a bit broke one year, and i have been in the past, then i would go round the charity shops -you can get some super bargains in there.

Do all HSBC's have the same sort code? - if so, then thats not the sort code for HSBC.

Answer 3

Hiya Scrosie,
If that is ye bank details it would be safer for you to close that account and remove the details off the site as by now it should be extremely vunerable, times do get hard look on this site under how to make money there is a lot of options out there that will get you a little change in ye pocket for xmas it's a start but think of you own security first my dear.

Answer 4

I hope you did not give out your real account details.

If you did and your bank find out they may well close your account.

If you have future fraud on your account you will not be covered.

That was very foolish of you.

I sympathise with your situation.

Explain to family and friends that you do not have money to buy gifts. Christmas is not just about giving presents and i'm sure they will understand.

Alternatively why not make them a gift.

Bake them a cake, a handmade card, a photo in a handmade frame etc.

Answer 5

Actually, some of the nicest presents are not purchased items. They are such things as a batch of home made cookies or a pie or a cake or perhaps a batch of fudge with nuts. yum.

One of the nicest Christmas presents I ever received was a hand knitted Christmas tree ornament.

Answer 6

Even the really poor can afford to buy a present or two from the pound shop !!.

Answer 7

your state might call it illegal for you to ask for money like this.
Those people who can't afford to buy christmas gifts surely can use email cards (you can afford your computer and ISP it appears). You can make up poems and send those to the special people in your life. Otherwise if you're so poor you can sign up with your county for a meal, for clothing, for transportation, for food stamps, etc. etc. but don't go around asking for money on the internet. That's a no-no.

Answer 8

I hope 2 million pounds sterling will be enough? Yeah ok it doesn't go far these days, i have just authorised the transfer to your account 3 working days i'm afraid!!Best i could do under the circumstances.

Answer 9

I suggest you to start saving at least $0.99 everyday (Starting December 26) and you will have enough to buy presents for your entire family and some orphans in 2007

Answer 10

Well you should ask around your neighbourhood to see if any of the families need babysitters. or ask for a part time job in the local shop??that's all i can think of?best of luck to you.

Answer 11

Wow, that's brave!

One year my husband and I were skint, so we each went to the library and chose a book for the other & wrapped it for under the tree. So you get to choose something for them, and it doesn't cost anything! (You get into New Year before you have to take it back.)