Airbnb Host requested me to pay via PayPal after sending an inquiry

[Nafiz0]

Here is the mail i received and i am surprised to see they have perform internet research to get my email address which action is quite impressive.

Dear Nafiz,

I hope this message finds you well. As your Airbnb host, I wanted to touch base regarding your upcoming one-month stay. Thank you for reaching out to me regarding the booking process, and I appreciate your interest in finding the best possible approach.

In light of this, I would like to propose an alternative booking method that may be more beneficial for both of us. Instead of booking through Airbnb's platform, I would like to offer you the opportunity to book directly with me through my own payment system. I accept various forms of payment, including (name hidden) * **[Private conversation removed in line with the Community Center Guidelines] , among others.

This approach will not only enable me to earn more revenue but also allow me to offer you greater discounts, which I believe will enhance your overall experience. Moreover, booking directly with me will provide us with greater flexibility and enable us to tailor your stay to your unique needs.

I understand that this may be a departure from the usual booking process, but I assure you that it is a reliable and secure method that many of my guests have utilized in the past. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, and I would be happy to provide you with additional information.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

**[Name hidden due to privacy concerns - Community Center Guidelines]

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Nafiz0 All I candy is that if you go down this route you risk being scammed. It may be that the host is 'genuine' and the property exists but the fact they are trying, as a minimum, to scam Airbnb does not auger well for your stay.

[Bob297]

@Nafiz0 
Don't do this. Airbnb won't protect you.
It could very well be a scam.

It looks like a text chatGpt has produced

[Bhumika · Accepted solution]

Hi @Nafiz0 ,

Adding to what other members have to say, Airbnb does not support paying or booking outside of the platform. 

You may also like to explore this article that outlines such circumstances: Paying and communicating through Airbnb  &  Paying outside Airbnb.

I hope these articles help you to take the right call!