Refund offered by host.

[Carl66]

I was offered a refund by a host and never received it

[Emiel1]

Hello @Carl66 ,

Did the host made the refund via resolution centre ?

If so, maybe phone Airbnb and ask where the money is:

Contact Airbnb - A Community Help Guide [UPDATED]

[Carl66]

No the refund was offered by the host if I didn't write a review.

[Sarah977 · Accepted solution]

@Carl66   That behavior is classified as extortion by airbnb- guests and hosts cannot offer money for writing a good review, or no review. I'm not surprised the host did not send you the money- the host is obviously not an ethical person. And I assume they were afraid you would write them a bad review because the accommodation was problematic? Dirty, not as described, something like that? 

If you still have time to write a review, I would encourage you to do so. Also flag the host's profile and let airbnb know about the host's refund offer to not leave a review.

[Carl66]

The review timeline has expired. Thanks for the advice, I will Airbnb know and will send them the messages between myself and the host.

[Carl66]

@Sarah977how do I flag this particular host?

[Letti0]

@Carl66 Go to the listing under the booking information you will see a Flag and the words "Report this listing" click on that. 

[Carl66]

@Letti0I did however the criteria do not exactly apply