Francisco Morales has lived and worked in North Las Vegas for decades and is grateful to have earned the trust of his community.

But recently, he says he's noticed something of concern that he wants to warn others about.

"I don't know how hard people would go to get money, but this is serious. This is a kid," said Morales.

Morales is talking about a group of four people he's noticed at various intersections in North Las Vegas, mainly near Lake Mead, and Bonanza holding signs with a child's picture.

"It's a kid you know. I think his name was David. He was six years old. That says it's for a funeral. He died of cancer. I mean, after three months, they're still asking for money. I don't know if it's true," he said.

News 3 tried to talk to the group back in early November, but before we could approach them with our camera, they hopped in a truck and left.

I brought Morales' concerns to the Nevada state police, who say asking for change in most areas of Nevada—like on highways or private property is illegal. Unless you're a charitable organization.

"You can be out there in a safe area on a designated sidewalk, but the moment you step off of that sidewalk and into the roadway now you're not only putting yourself in danger but now the motoring public as well," Trooper Ashlee Wellman, Nevada State Police.

Meanwhile, those who consider themselves truly in need, like this man who didn't want to be on camera, say it makes it more difficult to get assistance.

"They're using it for gain and profit and acting like there is something that they're not when there are people like me who are homeless and need help," said the unhoused man.

Morales says since he can't tell who is truly in need, he's stopped donating to people who ask in the streets.

"They should investigate if it's true or not. I mean, if it's not true or not, because it's not right," said Morales.