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I have been a host for this lovely place for almost 9 ...
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I have been a host for this lovely place for almost 9 months now and would like your feedback about my place, so that I...
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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
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Welcome to Airbnb!
Here are a few things you can do to make sure the listing is real:
(1) Look at the reviews and make sure they seem to talk about the same place you are booking
(2) If the listing says anything about contacting the host outside of Airbnb before booking, DO NOT - this is a well-known scam.
(3) Look at the listing - if it seems "too good to be true" (aka luxurious penthouse for a super low rate) it probably is!
You can also post the link here and we can weigh in on our thoughts.
@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.
I have used it which is why something didn't seem right, thank you for confirming!
does this look real?
Having a hard time knowing. A bit lower of a price then surrounding areas.
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.
Thank You!! My Spidey Senses were tingling...
I called Airbnb directly, but they would not confirm legitimacy
Hi, can you guys check if this home is real?
Take a look at this listing please, I just booked but looks too good to be true https://abnb.me/zmEXqD5K2V
I just found that same listing and was also wondering if it was a scam. Have you found out any additional Information?
thanks!
Does this seem fraudulent? There are no reviews, but the rate is a little bit lower than expected for this weekend.
Hey can you guys check if this posting is real before i book? Thanks!
is this legit?