Scam attempt

Lior5
Level 1
Israel

Scam attempt

Hello,
I was looking for a property in London for my upcoming vacation.
I noticed this one (which isn't available anymore):
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2511072?checkin=04%2F07%2F2017&checkout=04%2F14%2F2017&guests=5&adults=...

 

They had about 150 reviews with 4.5 stars.
The owner asked to contact her before booking, to the email london@wrent.me

I mailed them and we started to talk, as soon as they saw I'm interested they took the apartment down from airbnb.

They told me a little about the environment, and I had a few questions regarding the location, the apartment, etc...

I told them that I can't see the listing anymore, so they said it's because they are updating the schedule and it will become online again in 48 hours.
They asked for my first name and last name, origin country, and number of adults.
After I sent them the details, they sent me a link to this website:
http://airbnb.com.property-booking-request.com

 

which is obviously a scam, but looks exactly like the original airbnb.

 

Pay attention so that kind of people won't fool you! They almost got me!

1 Reply 1
David126
Level 10
Como, CO

I would imagine the original listing was hijacked and the person you were exchangine emails was not the Host.

 

Sadly not uncommon.

David

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