Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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.

After all, an Airbnb scam or dud can ruin a vacation. But some rental fails may be avoidable if you’re a little more discerning in your hunt. In my decade of travel writing, I’ve built a ...

Airbnb scam stories fill the internet. Last month, a user’s TikTok went viral after claiming they discovered their parent’s house on Airbnb, even though he had never listed the property.

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 ...

Although many travelers swear by short-term rentals due to their space, privacy and price options, these types of accommodations have also gotten bad press, thanks to reports of fraudsters using ...