Does Airbnb have a lot of people trying to scam hosts?
I just posted my first listing and received three inquiries right away asking if available. I messaged each of them back and let them know that yes it's available and approving them to proceed to book if they are still interested. Since then, each one has responded with just really vague comments, such as, "My dates are flexible and match your dates." Another gave me their What's app number if I was "sincere" about renting to contact them on there? Wtf. If this is what airbnb is like I can do this on Craiglist. I feel like I just wasted A LOT of my time, so discouraging. What am I doing wrong to attract these types of people?
I also got a Chinese speaking inquiry which I have no problem with but if we can't communicate, how do I know they aren't trying to scam me as well? I responded by asking if they would be able to read and sign my House Rules if they are written in English and they replied with "I don't understand but I have a translator." Yet they did not answer my question.
All three inquiries have zero previous stays and zero reviews and just joined Airbnb this month.