Phishing SMS immediately after sending PM to host

Mike2618
Level 1
Richmond, VA

Phishing SMS immediately after sending PM to host

I just sent a message to a host for the first time in over a year to look into a place.  Not 5 minutes after I get a SMS from a short code phishing.  

How did this bot know that I just started back up on AirBnB?  Is there a leak somewhere?

"[Airbnb] You're invited to book your stay! Book by Apr 16, 3:46 PM EDT to avoid sending another request. https://air.tl/mZXPr9qs"

from short code 247262

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Emilie
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

Hi @Mike2618

 

Unfortunately it might be a bit difficult for us here to dig into this with you, since we do not have access to your account and cannot check what happened. Have you had a chance to discuss it with the Support team, in case they could confirm whether it was a legitimate Airbnb text, or the opposite and if so look into it? 

 

Thanks, 

 

Emilie

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