@Meredith7 ABB is very honest in this regard
- they won't say how a guest is "verified"
- profiles can say ANYTHING (*remember that time @Emilia42 changed her name?)
So, for my listing I require two layers:
the guest must have a full verified profile with ABB
THEN, the guest must tell me about themselves and any guests they're bringing with them:
Name, address, email, cell phone... also the main guest must send me their Govt ID, I will also check extra IDs if it seems necessary.
IF what they tell me doesn't line up with their profile then I have no problem calling ABB and getting them to cancel a guest.
ABB has decided that hosts are on a strictly need to know basis about guest info and I've decided I disagree. Hosts can take charge of this, but it does take extra steps. Since guests are sharing our property with us, I've decided that the extra steps are worth it to me.
Good luck @Meredith7