Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread ...

Airbnb has protocols in place to help prevent scams, and for the most part, it can filter out fraudulent users. For instance, the company said, it pays hosts for stays 24 hours after check-in so ...

Enjoy your stay — away from these con artists. Airbnb scams are becoming increasingly common — and one travel expert is warning how to tell if you’re at risk. Stefan Hoffelner, owner of the ...

Airbnb scams have become quite common, making it tricky to know if you’re looking at a good deal for lodging or if someone is trying to take you for a ride. But what are the most common Airbnb ...

A new book by South African media scholar Julie Reid pulls back the curtain on how these platforms, especially Airbnb, are ...

In a "bait and switch" Airbnb scam, a host changes addresses or units at the last minute. Scammed guests have ended up in properties that are of worse quality or not what they paid for.

ForbesThe 15 Most Beautiful Beaches In Europe, According To European Best DestinationsBy Cecilia Rodriguez All too frequently, it seems, the scams involve transactions related to Airbnb or ...

Red flag: Emails or messages that appear to be from VRBO or Airbnb asking for personal information or directing you to click a link. Why it’s a scam: Clicking links can lead to stolen passwords ...

A UK family had to cancel their dream Spanish vacation just hours before departure after losing over $5,000 in an elaborate Airbnb "clone" scam. Collect/PA Real Life It was a nightmare-bnb experience.

Research from Airbnb and Get Safe Online found that the average amount lost to fraud is now £1,937. The lettings platform fear customers are falling for the scams after research found that nearly ...