How to avoid Airbnb scams, according to a travel expert
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How to avoid Airbnb scams, according to a travel expert

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Make sure to review the host’s profile for feedback from previous guests,” explains Mr Hoffelner, who is owner of YourAirHost. Lots of reviews made in quick succession might be fabricated.” open image in gallery Before you book a pretty holiday cottage on Airbnb, make sure to do some detective work if anything rings alarm bells The next step is to examine the quality of the photos. “If a host makes an unusual request such as providing personal information or payment details ouside of Airbnb, be wary,” warns Mr Hoffelner. Once you’re satisfied with the host and the listing, the next step to protecting your booking is to pay through Airbnb’s secure payment system.

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Airbnb issues warning over holiday scams fuelled by AI and social media
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Airbnb issues warning over holiday scams fuelled by AI and social media

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Holidaymakers have been warned to be vigilant of scams as they book trips …

Airbnb, top financial crimes association join hands to combat travel scams
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Airbnb, top financial crimes association join hands to combat travel scams

Hindustan Times  

Airbnb has teamed up with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators to promote safe online booking and combat travel scams. Nearly half of Indian travellers admitted they would be less cautious when booking a holiday if it meant saving a significant amount of money, and over 40 per cent said they would take a risk to save money, even …

Airbnb host catches guests on CCTV: ‘This is how not to rent an Airbnb’
1 year, 8 months ago

Airbnb host catches guests on CCTV: ‘This is how not to rent an Airbnb’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Airbnb host was forced to kick out guests renting a property after she discovered they …

How To Spot A Scam On Airbnb, Vrbo And More
2 years, 2 months ago

How To Spot A Scam On Airbnb, Vrbo And More

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING From Airbnb and Vrbo to Vacasa and Booking.com, the vacation rental business has undoubtedly boomed in recent years. “There are a few signs to look out for when booking a vacation rental, one of the main ones being the host pushing for external communication,” Walsh said. “A lot of times, scammers will ask guests to pay them …

Airbnb guest shocked after paying £2,750 to stay at ‘shabby and dirty’ Edinburgh flat
2 years, 4 months ago

Airbnb guest shocked after paying £2,750 to stay at ‘shabby and dirty’ Edinburgh flat

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Airbnb guest was left appalled after the “stunning” Edinburgh flat she’d booked, at a cost …

Airbnb guest slams host after being given chore list that includes laundry
2 years, 6 months ago

Airbnb guest slams host after being given chore list that includes laundry

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If I’m paying $229 a night to stay somewhere plus a $125 cleaning fee, I’m not doing any laundry,” Melworeit …

Airbnb launches programme for people to spend a year travelling for free
3 years, 9 months ago

Airbnb launches programme for people to spend a year travelling for free

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It asks that applicants be “comfortable documenting your experience weekly and sharing that experience with Airbnb so as to potentially …

Airbnb was losing money years before the coronavirus pandemic hit
4 years, 4 months ago

Airbnb was losing money years before the coronavirus pandemic hit

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The home-sharing platform recorded huge revenues but net losses for the past three years running, according to documents filed before …

Airbnb bans ‘irresponsible’ house parties worldwide
4 years, 7 months ago

Airbnb bans ‘irresponsible’ house parties worldwide

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The home sharing platform called the parties “irresponsible” and said house occupancy would be limited, potentially barring some speciality and …

‘It was such a shock’: Airbnb host finds 30 people camping at her Scottish Highlands cottage – plus a sword and an axe
4 years, 7 months ago

‘It was such a shock’: Airbnb host finds 30 people camping at her Scottish Highlands cottage – plus a sword and an axe

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Airbnb host in the Scottish Highlands was “shocked” to discover more than 30 men staying …

Holiday booking scams rise by a fifth – with each victim losing £1,200
7 years, 10 months ago

Holiday booking scams rise by a fifth – with each victim losing £1,200

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fraud prevention group Get Safe Online, travel trade organisation Abta and City of London Police have launched a campaign warning …

What happened when fraudsters put my home on Airbnb
8 years, 4 months ago

What happened when fraudsters put my home on Airbnb

Dutch News  

Living in a foreign city, away from family and friends, means you get a steady stream of visitors. So I was surprised when one Saturday in October a Korean couple with a toddler appeared on my doorstep and announced that they had booked my city centre apartment through Airbnb. Our chaotic household, with the washing-up piled high, floors littered with …

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