Monks in KL

Everyday as I drive to work, I'm bound to see SOMEONE in a monk outfit (either the yellow/orange/brown robe or the brown pants and loose top) walking around and looking for "victims".

The reason I say this is because its so obviously a scam where all they're out to do is make money out of some unsuspecting tourist.

I've actually noticed them only making a beeline for whites. First you see them walking very leisurely, like only a monk can. When he spots a tourist, he picks up his pace and goes right up to him and taps him on the back. When the tourist turns around, the monk puts his palms together in a gesture of respect (like an Indian greeting) and gives the tourist something (probably a prayer card etc). Then if the tourist walks away after thanking the monk, the monk runs after him to ask for money.

I've seen this EVERY time I drive to work and I think its time someone stopped them from begging in the name of religion and gave them a proper job.