fraud?

[Claudia591]

2Dear all,

i received an email from a lady which i saw an apartment advertsiment outside Airbnb for a permante rental. And she told me to first book 2 nights to try the apartment and then if i like it i can rent it permanently. Then she send me by email a link to her Airbnb profile.

I found it strange that it didnt automatically  sign me in, and allowed me to book with no sign in. The booking requested a payment of a security deposit that would be reimbursed after the visit. Then i received an email from support@airbnb.reisen saying that i should make a transfer to a 'lawyer' account that was assign to my reservation in 48h. I found it strange, but i never made a reservation using Airbnb before. Usually i use it to rent one of my apartments.

[Elena87]

@Claudia591

You are dealing with fraudsters.

If you wire money, it won't end well for you.

Why don't you start again and look for a place on a reputable website.?