Scam alert! How can I make sure a listing is real?
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25-01-2017
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Scam alert! How can I make sure a listing is real?
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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25-01-2017
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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.
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24-05-2022
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24-05-2022
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@Rayna24 it is odd that you have to contact them before booking to check availability. I would be suspicious at this point if they then try to deal direct rather than on Airbnb. Try an email and see what they say.......
24-05-2022
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26-05-2022
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Hello. Can someone let me know if this is real or fake? https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43609268?adults=1&children=0&infants=0&check_in=2022-06-29&check_out=20...
26-05-2022
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26-05-2022
07:17 PM
Can someone help me determine if this is legit?
I have never booked something with 0 reviews before:
30-05-2022
09:09 PM

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30-05-2022
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https://airbnb-offer.8764323.com/676f/komplette-2-zi-wohnung-im-herzen-von-hamburg-ottensen/447bb7 i just got sent this invitation and i’m skeptical, can someone help with an opinion whether this is fake or not? thank you!
30-05-2022
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30-05-2022
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Fake
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30-05-2022
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30-05-2022
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i was thinking the same because the link doesn’t open the airbnb app. thank you!
31-05-2022
10:21 PM

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31-05-2022
10:21 PM
Please can somebody confirm if this listing seems legit?
Thank you 🙂
06-06-2022
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06-06-2022
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Hello I see a listing that just was created from April 2022 brand new no reviews yet how do I know if it’s Legite
07-06-2022
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08-06-2022
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08-06-2022
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Hey Folks,
I would appreciate everyone's option on this listing. My family is planning a trip to Da Nang, Vietnam, this place looks idea.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/609787335218945908?source_impression_id=p3_1654710205_WpB8QTk71IGYoX8a
Do you think it's legit? It seems that the host joined in April 2022, and there are no reviews yet. The price does seem fair for what the listing is offering.
Thanks in advance!
08-06-2022
06:52 PM

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08-06-2022
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@Loc168 as long as you book through Airbnb you should be protected. There is always a risk going with a new host but we all started somewhere.
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08-06-2022
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Thank you so much for the quick response. I appreciate your thoughts!
I'll reach out to them and potentially make a booking.
13-06-2022
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13-06-2022
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https://airbnb-uk-rooms.8734687647uk78473084344.com/rooms/template.php?kode=SP743CE118&ukode=9649038.... i was trying to book this for 1 year but not sure if its a true link
