@Rachel7
But you are free to decline such inquiries and you can use the settings so that you do not receive last minute bookings. If these declines will backfire like those on booking requests, I do not know.
Being vigilant is necessary though and checking the profile before pre-approving is necessary. A pre-approval allows the potential guest to instant book - perhaps also without being properly verified - there is a pre-approval after all.....
If potential guests do not meet your verification or other reqirements, they will automatically go to inquiry modus, so it is necessary to be extra vigilant with inquiries. I fear it is a sneaky way to make us accept those who do not meet our requirements.