I'm getting threatened by a host and airbnb support isnt replying to me

I'm getting threatened by a host and airbnb support isnt replying to me

I've been constantly getting threatened by a host that I recently reserved from (7-10 october) and all this of this is after he scammed me of my money. As I arrived to the place he demanded I give him a security deposit of 200$ which I was forced to give because my family and me just came from travel and we had no where else to go. As I checked out he didnt return the money stating that the cleaning fees will be extensive. Which is outrageous because the house was left in good condition. We started arguing and I called him a scammer, because thats what he is, he is scamming me. Anyway, I forgot my jacket in the apartment and I messaged him requesting it back, he said he cant that day and another day. He messages me the next day saying he will see me in my university waiting for me, and has been acting very hostile. I didn't want to start an alteration but this person took it too far. He now has told me to meet him at location so he can give me the jacket this is an obvious way so he can fight me. I have video proof of him taking the deposit, I also have chat showing how he's threatening me.  

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Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom

Why would he fight you in a publi location . 

if the host has your deposit then you can raise a claim through Airbnb for it to be returned.

 

sorry you have had this difficult experience. 

Fred13
Level 10
Placencia, Belize

And this extensive back & forth conversation happened in Airbnb chat?