A request made by Airbnb user for a friend

[Tinka0]

Hi, 

I just would like to hear your opinion. How do you deal with requests made by an Airbnb user for their non-Airbnb friends? It happened to me for a second time during this week, that someone is requesting a stay for his friend - who is not Airbnb user. I do not want accept such a requests, as there is no verification of such a guest and no possibility to talk to him straight.

What are your experiences with such cases?

[Victoria57]

Hi @Tinka0 booking on behalf of a friend or family member is against AirBnB policy for the very reasons you gave, so you should decline the request. There is help centre info on this here

[Gerry-And-Rashid0]

Ask them to register - who doesn't use the internet these days? You are taking a risk with third party bookings and there are plenty of examples in these forums of hosts who have been scammed in one way or another.

[Jordan17]

This has happened to me too many times.  My concern are the ones who instantly book - I can't cancel their reservation without negative repercussions on my end. 

[Helen3]

That's not correct you can. Third party bookings are against BNB rules. Just contact BNB and tell them what has happened. They will cancel for you.