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by pwdisswordfish8 1883 days ago
If you're not bothered by having a conversation with the homeless, indigent, or hard-up, then it's more doable than you think. You're not just subject to the chance of happening upon someone already in the business of providing these services. You can be a job creator.

With mandatory (and otherwise widespread) masking policies right now, it's even easier than under normal circumstances.
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numpad0 1883 days ago
> You can be a job creator.

And the godfather, depending on how local laws are written.

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3np 1883 days ago
At least where I live, there is simply no option for voice/SMS SIM cards other than a subscription drawing from your credit card or bank account etc. So it would take the proxy person to also hold a bank account or credit card and be on the hook for any charges to the SIM card. Even with government ID etc they can't just go to a shop and pick up a prepaid for cash.

Theoretically possible, yes, but in practice, I think the only option is if you have the "right" connections with organized crime. I don't think you'd be able to solicit on the streets, even in the capital.

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