Verifying Host

Verifying Host

Could someone at AirBnB Veify this listing? I'm about to book and don't want to get scammed. It appers there are two account listing this property and one is clearly verified with reviews and one is brand new. 

 

Current Listing (we plan to book):

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43334169?source_impression_id=p3_1588621241_JK2XEQxP0JE%2Fqmr9&guests=1...

 

Other listing:

https://fr.airbnb.be/rooms/32848968?source_impression_id=p3_1588624530_R5x06%2FLys8Vf4Pwg&guests=1&a...

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@Ben3440This is a forum of peers, so the advice you receive is not coming from Airbnb staff. But Airbnb is not able to independently verify that a new listing is genuine.

 

  There's a very high likelihood that the "current listing" is a scam. It doesn't make sense that a legitimate host would create a new alias and listing for the exact same property, while the original and verified listing is still active with open calendar dates. If you're certain that this is the property you want to book, I'd suggest contacting the host of the original listing (click "Contact Host" as it appears just after the text description) before placing a binding booking request. 

 

While you're there, I'd encourage you to take a closer look at the reviews. Multiple guests have reported that due to suspicious circumstances, the host wound up putting them in a different property at the last minute - a common move of con artists. Remarks and ratings on cleanliness are remarkably negative for a property that's advertised and priced as high-end/luxury, and poor attention to sanitation has particularly worrisome implications in light of the current pandemic. 

Super helpful, thank you so much Andrew!