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Just had a guy at the door who said he is homeless. He's going door to door to ask for money. I was in the middle of a work call so didn't really get to engage with him any further and don't carry cash so wasn't in a position to give him anything. I have no idea if he is legitimate or not but just thought I'd let people know that he may knock on your door. We're on Hindmans Road. There are people out there in desperate situations so I wouldn't quickly write him off as not being genuine. Happy for others to tell me I gullible etc.

Yup, same bloke. I?m a sucker. Didn?t give him money but probably would have if I had cash.


beck Wrote:

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> There's another thread about this - it vould be

> the same person;

> https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?

> 5,2224513

I've given money to homeless people before. Not all the time, has to come across as genuine. Perhaps I will start a thread on it. PS if you are concerned that this is a scam, or is threatening, report it to the police.


I had homeless people come to my aid when I fell off my bike once. I also had a few beers with some near Covent Garden many years ago when I'd been to an awful party in a pub. I expect these groups have gone now since hostel provision improved in the last century.

My reason for adding something on here was a) it?s unusual to have someone knock on your door asking for money b)let people know in case they?re worried about vulnerable friends or relatives c) if he?s genuine, let other people know who may have experience or knowledge on services available. You?d be pushed to find anyone who hasn?t given money to homeless people or some other form of kindness in London. It?s a sad reality. So are scammers.


malumbu Wrote:

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> I've given money to homeless people before. Not

> all the time, has to come across as genuine.

> Perhaps I will start a thread on it. PS if you

> are concerned that this is a scam, or is

> threatening, report it to the police.

>

> I had homeless people come to my aid when I fell

> off my bike once. I also had a few beers with

> some near Covent Garden many years ago when I'd

> been to an awful party in a pub. I expect these

> groups have gone now since hostel provision

> improved in the last century.

Fair enough! Personally I'm pleased that I no longer carry money on me as was getting fed up with being approached on the Overground. Difficulty at times in distinguishing between genuine hardship and professional begging.


That is a lot of reactionary stuff - 'Romanian beggars being handled by a gang leader' ("the clothing and babe in arms isn't genuine you know", Big Issue sellers and the like


Not leveling these accusations at you, of course. Just like to get balance.

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