Airbnb: A Place for Scammers and Fraud
So I will start from the beginning, at the end of September beginning of October I was looking to book an apartment for 10 to 12 people for a friend’s hen party, Airbnb had been recommended to us and...
View ArticleAirbnb Policies Don’t Work if the Guest Cancels Early
Don’t trust Airbnb with their cancellation policies. I had a guest arrive late one evening around midnight. They seemed quite happy with the apartment, then the next day called to say that they had...
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Airbnb Allowed me to be Scammed in Hawaii
I booked a house from December 23-25 in Maui. The host asked me to use a wire transaction for the deposit and cleaning fee to his private account, a total amount of $840. He claimed the deposit is...
View ArticleLandlord Tried to Rip me off, Airbnb Supported the Hosts
I stayed six nights in a studio in Paris; everything went well. I was there on business and just rented the studio for a shower and some sleep, nothing else. As the landlord was travelling at that...
View ArticleSearch for Respite in Florida Turns to Airbnb Scam
I’m a recovering cancer patient and I went to Sarasota, Florida for respite and to look for a permanent home. I used to live close by there and enjoyed what the city had to offer in the art and culture...
View ArticleAirbnb UK Host Held Responsible for Fake Listing
Airbnb does not listen and does not care. I’ve just been sent an automated request for feedback on my experience. The guest has not even responded to my most recent communication four days ago and...
View ArticleMy Airbnb Fraud Experience: Nightmare in NYC
Dear Airbnb, I’m absolutely disgusted by your service and lack of concern for your customers. Before I start in on you, I’d like to start by explaining my situation, solely for the entertainment of the...
View ArticleScamming Slumlord in China Protected by Airbnb
I booked an Airbnb unit in China, a simple one-bedroom entire home/apt. When I showed up, I had (surprise) eight roommates, no lock on my bedroom door, and cockroaches and trash everywhere. The house...
View ArticleNo Apartment and No Money Thanks to Airbnb
After this experience, I contacted Airbnb by telephone. I sent them documents, data and evidences of the scam I experienced through the company. I still noticed that there were ads on Airbnb pages that...
View ArticleBait and Switch: Double Price in Spain
My husband and I booked a room for four nights in Cartagena, Spain. It was a good price and decent reviews. Shortly after booking the host contacted me to say he made a mistake on the price and it was...
View ArticleScammed at Christmas in Times Square Airbnb
This past week, I had an amazing experience in New York City with some amazing people. Now that we’re back home, I wanted to voice my displeasure about a service that I tried for the first time, and...
View ArticleBait and Switch: Unethical Airbnb Owners
This story is regarding my Airbnb rental and my host, Caroline. On December 17th, 2016 I made a reservation with Caroline to rent a home in San Pedro, CA, I received confirmation of my reservation and...
View ArticleFake Listing on Airbnb Cost me Over £3500
As a first time user on Airbnb I had never used their site. I was booking a ski apartment in Morzine, France for me and seven others. I found a perfect apartment; it looked lovely and was at a perfect...
View ArticleScammed on Airbnb: Account Hacked
I received notification for a booking in San Diego for “my nephew and niece” (neither of which I have) and that I was charged £427. Luckily the credit card company has taken this seriously. We did not...
View ArticleAirbnb Nightmare for Australians in NYC
I sent the email below to the Airbnb consultant who handled our initial complaint, but have now received a computer generated response saying that “this case is closed.” I cannot access the Airbnb site...
View ArticleScammed Because Airbnb Really Doesn’t Care
I admit there are numerous statements across the Airbnb website stating do not book outside the site. Being a new user, when faced with a message on a listing to contact the host directly, I did. In...
View ArticleScammed by Guests, Airbnb Denies me Due Process
Hello fellow Airbnbers. I’m a superhost with more than 100 five-star reviews, and although I’m new to this forum, I’ve certainly had plenty of experience with Airbnb bookings. I just had the most...
View ArticleIllegal Scams and Fraud Run by Airbnb Hosts
I am new to Airbnb but my college kid and her friends use it when they travel. I thought I’d give it a try. What I have learned is that as a guest there seems to be a lot of identity validation...
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Hell in Apollo Bay: Australian Airbnb Fraud
I purchased accommodation through this host for a property called Diandera Dirrah a in Apollo Bay, Australia from the December 27th to January 2nd. I have confirmation emails from Airbnb confirming...
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Airbnb is a Free Breeding Ground for Scammers
I signed up for Airbnb a week ago looking for an apartment in Copenhagen for me and my family to stay during a business trip. I thought that renting an apartment would be more comfortable for my two...
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