Airbnb Scam Text Message Warning (Smishing)

[Connie475]

I received a security code from Airbnb at 5:38 am . I have been discussing it with  Airbnb personnel but to no avail. I have contacted a television network because it appears to be a global issue. I agree that Airbnb need to take this security threat seriously. All of our ID has been verified in air bnb, some use drivers license , others passports! Not to mention credit cards! 

I couldn't really get a satisfactory answer from anyone at Airbnb, and when I told them it should be disclosed globally, they sent me a warning about speaking abusively and advised me that they could Close my account. I have kept screen shots of all conversations and advised them to do so as well. 

Something is definitely off . 

[Emiel1]

@Connie475 

Not clear to me which kind of "security code" you are referring to.

[Connie475]

@Emiel1 The kind where someone types your phone number into the verification system . 

I’ve read from others online that even though you could have your phone , the hackers are quite adept at forwarding the code to themselves. 

The security code is exactly like the codes air bnb sent me while discussing this . Lines up perfectly with the others. 

[Helen3]

I used to get these all the time @Connie475  just ignore them. Can't believe you contacted a TV station about having them 🙂

[Connie475]

When it comes to client safety and their identity security , taking an issue globally is not a bad thing . 

It’s not an unknown problem .