I hadn’t thought of requiring to see other guest’s Airbnb ID; thanks for the tip. I have become more assertive, but not that assertive! Also, I use Instant Book most of the time. I live in a fairly rural area, and it does seem to help me get bookings. But I will take your advice seriously.
San Diego, I understand, is a trafficking hotbed. My attractive young daughter in law was vacationing there recently. She was “roofed” in a bar, ( someone drugged her drink when she was on the dance floor). When she went to the bathroom, she was attacked in the hallway. Thankfully, her self defense training automatically kicked in, or she may have become a victim. Very frightening.