Look out for people pretending to play violin for money -- police warn of major scam ‘Nationwide issue’ becomes prominent in Michigan . Morgan Russ, Digital News Editor .

After telling the man some people were concerned about him pretending to play the violin to solicit money, WWMT asked him for his perspective. He responded he did not speak English.

Edgewater police: man playing violin in parking lot is faking it, don't give him $$ 00:26 Police in Edgewater are warning against giving money to what appears to be a talented musician playing a ...

After telling the man that some viewers were concerned about him pretending to play violin to solicit money, News Channel 3 asked him for his perspective. He responded that he does not speak English.