Comments on: Airbnb Consented and Approved of Fraud

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 04:00:25 +0000

Oh grow up! What interest does airbnb have in not receiving money via their platform? Do you think its good business for them to “allow” scammers?! You were dumb and it was costly. Shitty? Yes! But not their fault you’re careless.

By: Dude

Dude — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:36:09 +0000

People like you make it harder for normal people like us. If this keeps on happening I can imagine Airbnb superimposing rules making contact and in effect booking rooms more difficult. Why can’t you follow simple instructions? Obviously if you “go under” and wire transfer money to a host then you leave the protection Airbnb offers and put yourself in danger since there won’t be any records Airbnb can review (yes your texts and emails wont count).

And when shit hits the fan you come crying to Airbnb. I’m guessing the host offered “special rates” to transact directly. You have to understand that the extra cost Airbnb takes (which the hosts passes on to you) protects you against these. If anyone feels any shame at all it should be you.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 21:04:00 +0000

Rules posted on Airbnb under payment: <>

Only communicate via Airbnb.
Make SURE that your browser address bar has a secure LOCK icon with Airbnb Inc. indicated.

Only pay with approved forms for each listing via Airbnb website. Wire Transfer is CASH and is never allowed. Do not pay from an invoice or by clicking on a link in correspondence.

Not sure? Ask a knowledgeable friend or post a question before going further.

No website can proactively review the contents of each communication for violation of it’s terms. Disregarding or not reading and understanding their instructions or terms usually eliminates the possibility they have liability in actions outside their control.