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

[Jemma19]

@Lawrene0  Oh that’s a shame.

But the property can be searched for and found on the air bnb website.

here‘s another link via the actual website. The link before I copied from a shared link on WhatsApp: 

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/30805972?source=explore_tabs&check_in=2019-08-07&adults=11&place_id=C...

[Lawrene0]

What did you end up doing, @Jemma19 ? Thanks for making it clear it was a truncated URL.

If it is a real Airbnb listing that is asking you to go off the platform, I would not book with them. The bit about Airbnb sending you an invoice is worrying, because that's not how it works.

You could flag the listing. There is a flag beside "Report this listing" under the BOOK button. 

[Evelyn236]

Hi all, does this listing look legit? Sort of looks too good to be true, but we have limited options right now 😕 Thanks! -EM

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33531148?s=51

[Peter1629]

hi guys can anyone tell me is this fake or not? Looks like in London too many apartments are without a single review: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/34992431?adults=2&toddlers=0&check_in=2019-05-30&check_out=2019-06-01...

I guess it should be fake because the pictures looks like couple of different appartments for example 3 different type of kitchen? WTF? 

this is another one. To be honest for 54£  a night it's just too good to be true 

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/35024897?adults=2&toddlers=0&check_in=2019-05-30&check_out=2019-06-01...

what do you think?

If these are scams is it that common? 

[Sudhamshu0]

can you help me figure out if this is real or fake?

http://airbnbcomroom43235165.ml/1/listing/64/view-k95oedqy/5NcoILWMaw#neighborhood

[Sarah977]

@Sudhamshu0  That is not a real Airbnb URL. It is a fake.

[Iman26]

https://www.airbnb.com/contact_host/34782583/send_message?adults=2&children=0&infants=0&check_in=201...

Could someone tell me if this listing real?.... He doesn't have any reviews just yet, I also don't know how "new" he is to Airbnb.

[Sinéad6]

I found this apartment on Roomster however the host says he prefers to use airbnb. Do you think this place is too good to be true?

http://airbnbcomroom43238549.ml/1/listing/64/view-mfa4rtlp/-C-kHW_J6w

[Sinéad6]

I saw this apartment on Roomster but the host said he prefers to book over Airbnb. We've been emailing back and forth about a long-term lease. Does this place seem too good to be true? 

http://airbnbcomroom43238549.ml/1/listing/64/view-mfa4rtlp/-C-kHW_J6w

[Sarah977]

@Sinéad6  That is a fake Airbnb URL. Stop communicating with this person, do not send them any personal information, do not send money. This is a SCAM.

[Sophie999]

Hi guys,

I had a man contacting me through email and after a few emails he gave me this link to book. But I don't really trust it because I can't finf the appartment on airbnb.com if I begin the search on the home page. 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/template.php?kode=HM464PB517&ukode=91344717

If I could get your advise it would be awesome.

Kind regards,

Sophie

[Monica1165]

https://airbnb.co-us-luxury-two-bedroom-apartment.com/1/listing/55/view-38haufj3/PL7KBNddVA

I would like to know if this is legit 

[Sarah977]

@Monica1165  That is a fake Airbnb URL. 

[Ruthalee0]

This is my first time doing Airbnb and I have already booked this room for a week but the number listed for the host is fake and also I can't get in contact with her at all. I've been messaging her for hours and I also sent an email and nothing and my reservation is for tomorrow. What do I do now???????

[Sarah977]

@Ruthalee0  Contact Airbnb ASAP and ask for their assistance. Did you actually book this through the official Airbnb site?