'Alm' yourself against bogus monks by giving food, never cash

Ong holding a banner placed at a market in his constituency

GEORGE TOWN: If a "Buddhist monk" comes up to you and asks for money or offers a talisman in return for a donation, chances are he is a fake.

According to Mahindarama Buddhist Temple chairman Ghan Chee Tong, a monk's bowl is only meant to receive food.