Scam alert! How can I make sure a listing is real?

[Kim207]

This will be my first time using Airbnb so I'm a bit weary about listings being fake.

What can I do to make sure a listing is real and not a scam?

What should I be looking out for?

Thanks

[Sarah977]

@Brian872   SCAM. A host doesn't state what method he wants to be paid- Airbnb handles the guest payments and remits it to the host. If you've used Airbnb before, you should know this.

[Brian872]

I have used it which is why something didn't seem right, thank you for confirming!

[Abraham79]

does this look real? 

Having a hard time knowing. A bit lower of a price then surrounding areas. 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33167016?adults=1&toddlers=0&check_in=2019-04-15&check_out=2019-05-15&g...

[Delana2]

https://airbnb.reserva-apartamento.site/1/listing/32/view-44oydknp/GIlUK2inVA

I found this listing on another site, specific to Spain. I contacted the hostess, she said she prefrerred Airbnb. She sent me a link, but on the link, I cannot click through the help buttons or customer service, nor does my profile picture show up. Just wondering. The site is HTTPS, I called Airbnb, but they would not verify legitimacy.

[Sarah977]

@Delana2  Scam. That's not the Airbnb URL.

[Delana2]

Thank You!! My Spidey Senses were tingling...

[Delana2]

I called Airbnb directly, but they would not confirm legitimacy 

[Selina50]

https://abnb.me/EhzzqyreYV

[Angelica185]

Hi, can you guys check if this home is real? 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32020063?eal_exp=1557843992&eal_sig=c9aa5f1d2d47315a82d186ed3538eb2cb6b...

[Ivette26]

Take a look at this listing please, I just booked but looks too good to be true https://abnb.me/zmEXqD5K2V 

[Amy1032]

I just found that same listing and was also wondering if it was a scam. Have you found out any additional Information?

thanks!

[Liam103]

https://abnb.me/YFsVizX12V

Does this seem fraudulent? There are no reviews, but the rate is a little bit lower than expected for this weekend.

[Paul1692]

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/12120114?location=Itri%2C&fbclid=IwAR1glMVy21K1dnpc2snVmeC1dIqmHh4PZOLso...

[Chelsey21]

Hey can you guys check if this posting is real before i book? Thanks!

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/33614294?location=Montreal%2C%20QC&adults=9&guests=9&check_in=2019-08-01...

[Chelsey21]

is this legit?