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  Topic: PROPERTY SCAM!!!
riverghost

Replies: 1
Views: 730

PostForum: Gumtree Feedback   Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:23 pm   Subject: PROPERTY SCAM!!!
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS AD!!!

150 pw 1 bedroom flat to rent in Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W11

It is a Western union Scam.
  Topic: Anyone gonna be at Earls Court Tube around 7pm?
riverghost

Replies: 16
Views: 538

PostForum: Gumtree Community Chat   Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:15 pm   Subject: Anyone gonna be at Earls Court Tube around 7pm?
It's understandable that you want to be me but you just don't have the panache.
  Topic: If a guy invite you to his place on first date...
riverghost

Replies: 61
Views: 2803

PostForum: Gumtree Community Chat   Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:05 pm   Subject: Re: If a guy invite you to his place on first date...
what would you do if you want more than just a causal fling with him???

Well obviously a full cooked breakfast in the morning!
  Topic: Nintendo wii freud i think
riverghost

Replies: 9
Views: 1821

PostForum: Stuff For Sale   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:57 pm   Subject: Nintendo wii freud i think
Sorry that should read 'pub selling'
  Topic: Nintendo wii freud i think
riverghost

Replies: 9
Views: 1821

PostForum: Stuff For Sale   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:56 pm   Subject: Nintendo wii freud i think
it was picked up in london, money gram told me

never the less what happened, there still should be something someone can do? police etc

Sorry but who in their right mind send money by moneygram ...
  Topic: ANYONE HAD NISSY KAYTAN OR JERSEY ADAMS WANTING TO RENT ROOM
riverghost

Replies: 12
Views: 2818

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:42 pm   Subject: Re: ANYONE HAD NISSY KAYTAN OR JERSEY ADAMS WANTING TO RENT
Ok where to start ***THIS IS A WELL KNOW SCAM***

The very fact that they've offered you too much means that they can retract that amount from your account and them rely on the tenancy laws of this ...
  Topic: Help/Advice Please!
riverghost

Replies: 17
Views: 2675

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 3:21 pm   Subject: Re: Help/Advice Please!
That's not nice at all. I think legally they don't have a leg to stand on. If you can prove that you have paid your rent for the time you were there then that's fine. The £200 pounds worth of stuff ...
  Topic: I am I only one who has noticed that the Hostel/Hotel...
riverghost

Replies: 0
Views: 395

PostForum: Gumtree Feedback   Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 10:26 am   Subject: I am I only one who has noticed that the Hostel/Hotel...
section has not been updated since Sunday, regardless to how many times you repost an ad?
Any misplaced ads that have been reported still seem to he there too!
  Topic: Thamesmead?
riverghost

Replies: 4
Views: 1346

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:20 pm   Subject: Re: Thamesmead?
A friend of mine has been offered a job in Thamesmead as a teacher, whats this place like? is it a dive? is it hip/trendy? what type of social class would it be?

Thanks, I have no idea about that s ...
  Topic: Accommodation.london.net- stayed at one of these properties?
riverghost

Replies: 7
Views: 1499

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:18 pm   Subject: Accommodation.london.net- stayed at one of these properties?
Price is not too bad but Willsden is a bit of a shitty area.
  Topic: Best Long Term Backpackers Hostels
riverghost

Replies: 7
Views: 5048

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:54 am   Subject: Re: Best Long Term Backpackers Hostels
Hey guys,

I'm wondering if any of you have stayed in really great backpacker's hostels long term when you first came to London. I stayed at a place called Barmy Badger in Earl's Court and had a bla ...
  Topic: The scouting Saffer looks for home
riverghost

Replies: 2
Views: 689

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:00 pm   Subject: The scouting Saffer looks for home
To be honest you'll find it hard finding something in advance. You hear so often about scams done on Gumtree from various countries in Africa, that people can be wary.

My best advice would be, fin ...
  Topic: Aussie gal coming alone to London
riverghost

Replies: 25
Views: 6232

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:49 am   Subject: Aussie gal coming alone to London
Is there any reason that I'm not allowed to say the name of the magazine that every single backpacker in London reads every week?

I have posted it twice now and keep getting an oops. Go on try it! ...
  Topic: Aussie gal coming alone to London
riverghost

Replies: 25
Views: 6232

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:47 pm   Subject: Aussie gal coming alone to London
I was 17 when i came over... knowing no one and absolutely nothing about london.

I have been here 4 years now...

Goodluck to you dear!

Yeah but if you got in trouble all you had to do was th ...
  Topic: Do you share a room?
riverghost

Replies: 1
Views: 945

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:28 am   Subject: Re: Do you share a room?
Hi there,

We have been asked by a newspaper if we can find someone who room shares and would be happy to tell their story. Did you find your room share through Gumtree?

If you would be happy to ...
  Topic: Aussie gal coming alone to London
riverghost

Replies: 25
Views: 6232

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:25 am   Subject: Aussie gal coming alone to London
"found a cute!! cute!! flat in shepherd's bush within 3 days of arriving."

Great! I heard that Shepherd's Bush is a pretty good place to live.
Can i ask you how the transport to Zone 1 i ...
  Topic: Aussie gal coming alone to London
riverghost

Replies: 25
Views: 6232

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:53 pm   Subject: Aussie gal coming alone to London
For some reason entry saying 'get a copy of oops! magazine' has turned into Oop! Magazine. Thought i better just add that.
  Topic: HELP! Looking for advice on where to live ;)
riverghost

Replies: 6
Views: 1564

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:00 am   Subject: Re: Aussie
Hey!
I am from Sydney! and also moving to London soon.. had any good tips! if so let me know!

I am just worried about where i am going to stay for the 1st couple of nights till i can find an apa ...
  Topic: Cheap Hotel Accom £70-£100per week
riverghost

Replies: 3
Views: 1249

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:52 pm   Subject: Cheap Hotel Accom £70-£100per week
It sounds too good to be true, but I'm not saying it is a con though.

Be a little cautious and make sure you see the rooms before you pay and make sure you also ask if it is a DSS hotel these are w ...
  Topic: Aussie gal coming alone to London
riverghost

Replies: 25
Views: 6232

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:26 pm   Subject: Aussie gal coming alone to London
Ok I'll try and answer everyone's questions in one so.

The place I run is in Earls Court. The are really small (only 27 beds over 10 rooms). We charge £70 a weeks for dorms (no more than 4 in a r ...
  Topic: Cheap Hotel Accom £70-£100per week
riverghost

Replies: 3
Views: 1249

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:43 pm   Subject: Cheap Hotel Accom £70-£100per week
Hi.

If you're talking about the St George Hotel in Shepherds Bush I'm pretty sure that is actually a homeless/welfare hostel.

I'd personally start out with a hostel. Ok you're sharing with peop ...
  Topic: Aussie gal coming alone to London
riverghost

Replies: 25
Views: 6232

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:25 pm   Subject: Aussie gal coming alone to London
Admittedly I don't really fit your reply criteria being neither Aussie or female, but I thought I'd reply as I run a backpackers hostel and have quite a lot of experience in the matter.

If you are ...
  Topic: buying a flat with council flats opposite
riverghost

Replies: 4
Views: 1145

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 3:26 pm   Subject: buying a flat with council flats opposite
I think what she means is that they are affordable housing? Most new developments now have to build a certain percentage of affordable units for people on low incomes or key workers (nurses, firemen e ...
  Topic: seen the latest scam?
riverghost

Replies: 10
Views: 5330

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 3:14 pm   Subject: seen the latest scam?
Deary me!

THere are some gullible ppl about!
  Topic: find cheap accommodation and good people...fantasy?
riverghost

Replies: 4
Views: 1044

PostForum: Accommodation   Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:48 pm   Subject: find cheap accommodation and good people...fantasy?
Hey mate. To be honest I'd suggest initially staying at a hostel when you first arrive. If you do decide on this I strongly recommend you research properly and make sure it is for backpackers only, ...
 
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