Hello, I received this email and it just doesn't seem like something that Airbnb does. Please let me know if it's a scam.
Hi,
I can rent it for as long as you want. The price is for whole flat, including all bills. I will gladly sign the contract with you if we can reach an agreement. As I explained in the previous email, I'm out of country. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends or other person back in U.K. who could arrange a viewing with you. In order to make the rental process easier for both of us, I would like to use Airbnb as they are currently managing my property, they help me and you to stay safe. We had some problems with a Arab family, they made the contract for 1 year, paid 1 month then they refused to pay the monthly rent and we decided that all future reservations will take place trough Airbnb. What Airbnb offer you as a tenant when we deal through them?
Secure payment preventing against scams, Your payment is safely made to Airbnb. They only transfer the rent to us after you have moved in and everything is as expected, which ensures the place is as advertised. Peace of mind: 48 hours to check your new place.
Many customers don't understand why we are using this platform. First of all, Airbnb become nr 1 in world as a rental platform and by using their services, we offer all safety and warranty to all of our customers. No more dealing with bad agencies or fake landlord.
They will require 1 month of rent + 1 month deposit (refundable at the end of the lease) to be deposited to Airbnb account.
You will not pay to me, you will pay to Airbnb agent account, they will secure your funds till you decide if you keep the flat or not.
You will be contacted by Airbnb and will receive details with payment details with the warranty for your deposit. After you make the payment deposit to Airbnb account you will be contacted by an Airbnb agent to agree on a suitable date and time to view the property.
Upon viewing the property, if you decide to rent it, the Airbnb agent will provide you with the rental contract which you can sign on the spot. If you decide to sign and move in, Airbnb will release the payment to my account 30 days after your move in date, all this time your money will stay with Airbnb.
If, however you decide not to rent it your one month rent payment + deposit will be fully refunded, they won't charge you a penny.
In this way Airbnb will handle the money and the keys so as to ensure a smooth processing.
Please provide me with the following details for your referencing application so that I can register the transaction with Airbnb and move forward.
full name, Phone number (a valid mobile number where Airbnb can contact you), Passport , National ID or Driver license photo.
The Airbnb agent will require you to show the Passport or National ID in original when you move in.
The copy is needed in order to fill in your contract.
Once I send them your name,address..etc they will register you in their database and contact you with the instructions for payment. Upon receipt of your payment, an Airbnb agent will arrange the viewing with you.
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