How to avoid Airbnb scams, according to a travel expert
6 months, 1 week 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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