The Genius Way This Reporter Uncovered Airbnb Scammers

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024

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  • @lizbethlopez4346
    @lizbethlopez4346 5 років тому +2139

    Who tf edited this? 💀

    • @hisshoss67
      @hisshoss67 5 років тому +111

      I started laughing when they showed kids in the 19s putting thier hand up💀

    • @monicaevie4152
      @monicaevie4152 5 років тому +53

      I know, I can’t stop giggling, I love the editing

    • @AugustTha2nd
      @AugustTha2nd 5 років тому +5

      L-J 90s?

    • @hisshoss67
      @hisshoss67 5 років тому +6

      @Singapore Pearl my bad I meant the 19s💀

    • @PlayLyss
      @PlayLyss 5 років тому +3

      @@hisshoss67 the 90s?

  • @blee3264
    @blee3264 5 років тому +1149

    Airbnb is even less trustworthy than eBay auction

    • @goose5777
      @goose5777 5 років тому +4

      I know right

    • @plagueknightt7051
      @plagueknightt7051 5 років тому +1

      NOOOOOO NOOOOO NOOOOOO

    • @Tkenny35
      @Tkenny35 5 років тому +3

      Literally 1 mess up out of the millions Airbnb serve...

    • @saraswinerton7202
      @saraswinerton7202 5 років тому +2

      Omentro no what

    • @shortymm2093
      @shortymm2093 5 років тому +7

      B Lee eBay is trustworthy, all the people that got bad items didn’t read the sellers reviews.

  • @michaeIv
    @michaeIv 5 років тому +489

    Airbnb is even more risky than the food from school

    • @DecemberTheorys
      @DecemberTheorys 5 років тому +8

      Bruh school food is fire have you tried it?

    • @rkishim7766
      @rkishim7766 5 років тому +7

      @@DecemberTheorys mine tastes like garbage

    • @DecemberTheorys
      @DecemberTheorys 5 років тому +2

      @@rkishim7766 I mean that's what the kids say at my school buy I feel as if their biased especially since movies and TV shows depict it as bad

    • @roachianna5686
      @roachianna5686 5 років тому

      Sub 2 ViperPlays Ft bro I got one and they’re awesome

    • @hiddenqu5238
      @hiddenqu5238 5 років тому

      Tek it’s a joke don’t take to to seriously

  • @MohanadKhuraishi
    @MohanadKhuraishi 5 років тому +202

    “We take the reviews very seriously” and they only returned $400...

  • @peridotcheese3356
    @peridotcheese3356 5 років тому +470

    They used cartoons and tv shows as examples for this scam

    • @edlopez1001
      @edlopez1001 5 років тому +2

      What's the problem with that?

    • @Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN
      @Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN 5 років тому +2

      What else should they use? 🙄

    • @whitebaconhair
      @whitebaconhair 5 років тому +3

      But you use gacha a fake "animating program" that little kids use for porn

    • @Cayde-6
      @Cayde-6 4 роки тому

      And i like it

  • @tame3628
    @tame3628 5 років тому +705

    Great story but missed the "genius" way she uncovered it.

    • @kadentam2946
      @kadentam2946 5 років тому +20

      Google search the images. That is an easy way to find out

    • @xoxoxosaidie2765
      @xoxoxosaidie2765 5 років тому +7

      Right? The guy offer her a bigger room and then kick her out because someone was coming in. That's a scam

    • @nicoleloves9483
      @nicoleloves9483 4 роки тому

      Must read reviews

    • @melodramatic7904
      @melodramatic7904 4 роки тому

      @@kadentam2946 and yet no else had done it.

    • @angiebirdsall5132
      @angiebirdsall5132 4 роки тому

      Same here..haha

  • @stormes28
    @stormes28 5 років тому +189

    Airbnb should has insurance which means they should pay her back. Airbnb should be responsible

    • @shellybee9322
      @shellybee9322 5 років тому

      stormes28 I can’t believe that you didn’t get a full refund.

    • @fuzzy2413
      @fuzzy2413 5 років тому +4

      Well, in my opinion she should’ve asked the person “in charge” of the place they sent her to to show her the listing so they could book the different place. That happened to me where someone was just creating two listings and the one I clicked wasn’t just ready yet. But I asked for the one that was ready and they sent me the link and I booked the different one so I knew what I was getting into...
      PLUS if you have ANY issue you need to reach out to Airbnb and they WILL help you.
      Like there was a place that didn’t send me specific check in instructions (since it wasn’t a keypad) and I reached out to the app for help and they were ready to find me a new listing to accommodate if I wasn’t able to get into the Airbnb I had planned.
      So then it would’ve been free basically to switch to a different listing.
      This lady should’ve reported what was happening from the start lol.

    • @jessicagray1289
      @jessicagray1289 4 роки тому +1

      stormes28 They do have insurance

  • @ahmed11112008
    @ahmed11112008 5 років тому +52

    4 nights in an Airbnb for $1200!! You might as well just go to a normal 4-star hotel at that price

    • @ImNotCallingYouALiar
      @ImNotCallingYouALiar 4 роки тому +2

      It sounds like it was a group of them so actually that wasn't a bad price. They'd had have to book 2+ rooms and that could go well over $1200.

    • @noahott4802
      @noahott4802 4 роки тому +1

      @@ImNotCallingYouALiar it said if you look at it it says 150 dollars a night

  • @BlitzOfTheReich
    @BlitzOfTheReich 5 років тому +45

    I use airbnb a lot and this type of thing only happened once. I usually book super-hosts and choose people who show their faces on their profile pictures. It was in Italy. The hostess said that the room was unavailable and essentially had us stay in her friends flat, while she was away. We stayed for one night and immediately called airbnb the next morning. They answered, gave us a refund (plus credit), and re-booked us in another listing. We immediately left and although we had to wait a few hours to enter the next listing, it was worth it. The whole point is that this happens, but airbnb customer service is at least getting better.

    • @carlosdates1401
      @carlosdates1401 3 роки тому

      Have u ever heard of them doing a year lease I'm living in one rn and we have been having trouble for the three months we have been here

  • @blondzruleall5443
    @blondzruleall5443 5 років тому +114

    When someone puts property up maybe they should prove they own the property, do a credit search, etc.

  • @crb7628
    @crb7628 5 років тому +131

    So glad Inside Edition did a story on this👍

    • @jessicagray1289
      @jessicagray1289 4 роки тому +3

      Christina Butler But why this not on the news 🤔

  • @blee3264
    @blee3264 5 років тому +239

    hell hath no fury like Airbnb customers scorned.... just saying

  • @chas9914
    @chas9914 5 років тому +99

    I don’t trust Airbnb I’ll stick with Traditional hotels

    • @JOHNNY_.-
      @JOHNNY_.- 4 роки тому +1

      Ok boomer

    • @chas9914
      @chas9914 4 роки тому +1

      『JØHNNY』 • im 27

  • @Alvin-eq5rc
    @Alvin-eq5rc 5 років тому +36

    Airbnb should hold the money just in case things like this happen

    • @nmanzi2
      @nmanzi2 3 роки тому

      Airbnb hold the money. The host is payed 24 hours after check-in.

    • @tabithawarner76
      @tabithawarner76 3 роки тому

      Right

  • @matthunter4826
    @matthunter4826 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of the reasons why I prefer hotels than Airbnbs.

  • @fastfoodpitstops
    @fastfoodpitstops 5 років тому +135

    I got an airbnb ad before this video played 😂

    • @zutlie
      @zutlie 5 років тому +2

      FAST Food Pit Stops same

    • @zutlie
      @zutlie 5 років тому +4

      It was like how to make money

    • @osnarv8597
      @osnarv8597 5 років тому +1

      Good luck

    • @NatalieKKim
      @NatalieKKim 5 років тому

      FAST Food Pit Stops me too

    • @curleypubes3672
      @curleypubes3672 5 років тому

      Sure you did

  • @SANTIAGO-mk3rs
    @SANTIAGO-mk3rs 5 років тому +7

    This is why you always book a hotel!!

  • @daisyxdolly643
    @daisyxdolly643 5 років тому +96

    Imagine someone rents a room in the hood

  • @joeshon1
    @joeshon1 5 років тому +68

    This video is brought to you by the hotel industry dot com .

  • @MissxXxBrokenHeart11
    @MissxXxBrokenHeart11 5 років тому +22

    I've never trusted air bnb. They just have so many horror stories

  • @sabrinarodriguez790
    @sabrinarodriguez790 5 років тому +18

    I read this article and and looked into my January 2020 Airbnb reservation in Asia a little more closer and as I saw a couple cancellations reviews I asked question to my Airbnb host four days later they canceled my reservation!!!
    •most reviews were Made by locals
    • photos were looked to good to be true.
    • three reviews that had honesty reviews about how dirty and how difficult it was entering the building!
    • they canceled my reservation!!!! Looking for more affordable hotels or hostels.

  • @danielberry8709
    @danielberry8709 5 років тому +7

    Whoever does scams I hope they lose all their money and have to beg on the street

  • @jayceesmith82
    @jayceesmith82 4 роки тому +5

    that’s why i dont do airbnb. I’d rather stay in the hotel

  • @fortesfortunaadiuvat2181
    @fortesfortunaadiuvat2181 5 років тому +15

    Damn call me old fashioned but I prefer hotels over Airbnbs on any day

  • @lizardgreen2121
    @lizardgreen2121 5 років тому +13

    Yes there is scams but this lady was dumb for not complaining right away. I had an issues with Airbnb and they refunded me and booked another place for me for free.

  • @simonatchitakova9418
    @simonatchitakova9418 4 роки тому +2

    I run an Airbnb and this is shocking to me. I always do my best for my guests. We provide soaps, fresh sheets, utensils, ac, everything you’d need in a home is there. And this gives people like me a bad name. I’m feel sorry for her. Because I just want to provide a cheap and better alternative for hotels during vacations. Hope this issue is resolved by Airbnb.

  • @markedathomas5188
    @markedathomas5188 5 років тому +50

    why stay 2 days in a dirty place🤔

  • @doedollaz6180
    @doedollaz6180 4 роки тому +5

    She learned those skills from catfish

  • @burnedtoastfloats5795
    @burnedtoastfloats5795 5 років тому +2

    My friend rented an AirBnB and when she arrived their was an undisclosed roommate living in the home that showed her the room she was to stay in. Told her what she could and couldn't do and when she purchased the room she expected a full apartment with no people in it. Not safe. Not easier. Not simple.

  • @elizabethhh_.4570
    @elizabethhh_.4570 5 років тому +19

    Somebody get this lady some chapstick !

  • @JoyofRVing
    @JoyofRVing 4 роки тому +2

    That’s why as expensive it may be I always book hotels. Some AirBnB units looks too good to be true.

  • @ashley35211x
    @ashley35211x 5 років тому +1

    She uncovered so much evidence on the person who scammed her and Airbnb still didn't give her and her friends full refund? Shame on them.

  • @Starmannico
    @Starmannico 5 років тому +51

    Why do I watch this I mean like it is interesting but like WHY DO I WATCH THIS

    • @RJthatGoat
      @RJthatGoat 5 років тому

      Starmannico facts im the same

    • @cash_eye
      @cash_eye 5 років тому

      Same

    • @ttcclrvfan7027
      @ttcclrvfan7027 5 років тому +1

      Becuase your teacher told you to become better at writing lol.

    • @takia6533
      @takia6533 5 років тому

      To know what’s going on around you.

    • @MrNSup
      @MrNSup 4 роки тому

      You’re reading my mind, bro. UA-cam cast a spell on you.

  • @JuanHernandez-qn6dg
    @JuanHernandez-qn6dg 5 років тому +27

    The last time I was this early Lisa Guerrero was confronting someone

  • @alvu330
    @alvu330 5 років тому +7

    Is always happens a company would do a statement and not actually do it

  • @primieramalantutada2194
    @primieramalantutada2194 5 років тому +4

    Airbnb is much more headache than checking in a 3 to 4 star hotel...

    • @kyliej3601
      @kyliej3601 5 років тому +1

      Airbnb most of the time is cheaper I use it myself but unfortunately it is a risk lol

    • @primieramalantutada2194
      @primieramalantutada2194 5 років тому

      @@kyliej3601 true

  • @Vanessa_Martinez
    @Vanessa_Martinez 5 років тому +13

    WOW!!! the Scams is REAL.

  • @skydivekrazy76
    @skydivekrazy76 4 роки тому +2

    I smell a class action lawsuit against. Airbnb.

  • @goodcommunitylife
    @goodcommunitylife 2 роки тому +1

    Always conduct background and character checks on everything, including vacation rentals!

  • @V1C1233
    @V1C1233 5 років тому +4

    I’ve yet to be scammed but I had a dude ruin my profile. First he tried to blame us for some blue stain that was supposedly left which for sure wasn’t us because there was a mat in that area when we got there. Then he complained that we ruined his grill because we didn’t use wood chips (because they were wet) and got mad that there was some leftover patty inside. Which granted the last one was our fault but when you charge $150 for cleaning then it shouldn’t be that big of an issue.

    • @kyliej3601
      @kyliej3601 5 років тому

      Wow $150 for cleaning lol I agree

  • @74buickapollo
    @74buickapollo 5 років тому +35

    I guess just not wasting your time and staying at a decent hotel just wasn’t in the cards.

    • @nimuaegore3010
      @nimuaegore3010 5 років тому +4

      It's nice to have a house or apartment with a full kitchen and more of a private feeling. There's nothing wrong with it.

  • @floydthangwane5763
    @floydthangwane5763 3 роки тому +1

    Did these people not have a look at the host's hospitality rating???

  • @sierra2555
    @sierra2555 5 років тому +1

    13 cameras has taught me that I should never use Airbnb

    • @PhoenixSuns2024Champs
      @PhoenixSuns2024Champs 5 років тому +1

      Seriously!!😂 i showed my wife that movie and 14 cameras she was freaked out, while we were in a air bnb, will never do it again, especially without a hidden camera detector lol

  • @mattscarpace2424
    @mattscarpace2424 5 років тому +1

    Great job on the editing

  • @4spremilimone
    @4spremilimone 2 роки тому +1

    No accountability…ruined vacation…I just bite the bullet & stay in a hotel

  • @JetEngine85
    @JetEngine85 4 роки тому +1

    This is funny.,the first UA-cam commercial shown to me on this video was AIR BNB..and I'm watching air bnb scam..well done UA-cam!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

  • @sandrasingh802
    @sandrasingh802 4 роки тому +5

    *Traveling version of Catfish* 💀

  • @Alrighttheniguess
    @Alrighttheniguess 5 років тому +7

    Why is she talking like that

  • @fernandososa35
    @fernandososa35 5 років тому +3

    Would it be possible for Airbnb to hold the transaction money until the stay is completed? And if there is a complaint big enough for investigation they could refund the money. Sort of like a deposit. If it's all good it just goes through as normal. Maybe as landlords build credit this process can be much easier but new landlords have to go through this 3 step money process.

  • @amrmohammed218
    @amrmohammed218 4 роки тому +7

    I literally just got an Airbnb ad on this video not even kidding

  • @vo6172
    @vo6172 5 років тому +1

    Noted I'll be keeping this in mind.

  • @sheree1806
    @sheree1806 4 роки тому +2

    I just got an Air BnB ad

  • @nutritionfacts6429
    @nutritionfacts6429 5 років тому +1

    Airbnb is expensive... $300/ night.. might as well book a hotel

  • @ethanverbeek1226
    @ethanverbeek1226 5 років тому +15

    Ummm no joke I've been getting a lot of calls of people asking for a patrick

    • @peafq588
      @peafq588 5 років тому +6

      GiveMeYourLoot no it’s the krusty krab

    • @ethanverbeek1226
      @ethanverbeek1226 5 років тому +1

      @@peafq588 I'm stuck on whether that's cursed or illegal.

  • @Ex0dus2
    @Ex0dus2 5 років тому +6

    I wanted to watch the video and when I tapped this video, it was a Airbnb ad. I was like bruh

  • @likereally1485
    @likereally1485 5 років тому +7

    Dont worry Chase has the case

  • @jrcell5832
    @jrcell5832 4 роки тому +2

    That’s why you read the reviews on the place.

  • @walimian6060
    @walimian6060 5 років тому +3

    It's funny how I got an Airbnb commercial before watching this video

  • @hizee5515
    @hizee5515 5 років тому +1

    Same thing sorta happened to me
    I went up to the condo at check I'm time, knocked no one answered, decided to open the door only saw the entrance but it looked like someone was currently living there and not very clean about it. When I tried calling my host he said the room had experienced a small fire and will no longer be able to accommodate me, told me I had to cancel and while I was in the middle of doing so I was informed i would be charged. I called CS someone answered told me that he had cancelled but it still said active online. Took a call to the bank and customer service again for them to finally cancel it on their end.

  • @ats2652
    @ats2652 5 років тому

    I'm from Italy and luckily this kind of things happens rarely

  • @O6i
    @O6i 4 роки тому

    Literally everything is a scam these days. You cant even trust someone to change a door without charging you 8000$ its pathetic and sad.

  • @Hillary92126
    @Hillary92126 5 років тому +1

    Cancelling my Airbnb fir Nashville now. I’d rather know I really have a place to stay than fly across the Country just to get scammed at the last minute.

    • @kyliej3601
      @kyliej3601 5 років тому

      Did you get a full refund ? I tried canceling 2 days later after booking and i wasn’t going to get it cause some fees were not refundable I guess lol but I ended up staying and it was a good place lol

    • @Hillary92126
      @Hillary92126 5 років тому

      Yes the booking had not cleared my account yet so I was able to stop the payment through my credit card

  • @diptonag5295
    @diptonag5295 5 років тому +1

    Use American Express to book Airbnb and they will take care of you if anything goes wrong specially the refund process

  • @doanevisitacion1489
    @doanevisitacion1489 4 роки тому

    I got scammed by an Airbnb host. Horrible experience.

  • @omermaron
    @omermaron 5 років тому +3

    just read that on vice!

  • @jamesbarnett8755
    @jamesbarnett8755 4 роки тому

    Guests scam too. My mother rented out her condo through AirBNB. My mother is immaculate in her organization and cleanliness. Her condo looked just like those wonderful pictures. However the guests found some dust in the bathroom fan and under some furniture and complained and Airbnb told my mother she had to give them 50% off! Saving them over 1000$! Airbnb is a horrible company. Do not use them.

  • @wonhoscake1214
    @wonhoscake1214 5 років тому

    Airbnb has so much loopholes in the rules. Most Airbnb people ask more for more people and don’t even provide food and don’t clean the place. I went to an Airbnb that said it had 12 bed but just had 5 so everyone had to share a bed

  • @janetd254
    @janetd254 4 роки тому

    I’ve had horrible experiences with airbnb and Airbnb was not helpful at all. The worst was one in Atlanta where I found hidden cameras. I’ve come to just book hotels and lately I’ve been back to booking beach houses through vrbo but they have to be an actual rental company, I do not trust regular owners.

  • @roadrunner8488
    @roadrunner8488 5 років тому

    Airbnb ad before the video lol how ironic is that

  • @stephenberry8658
    @stephenberry8658 2 роки тому

    I got suspicious once in Australia when one location had 8 AirBnB properties at low rentals and no reviews and did not respond to enquires. Reported it to AirBnB who suggested I stick with well rated properties with verified hosts. They have since brought in their guarantee policy that you get what you booked.

  • @carolynepstein7122
    @carolynepstein7122 4 роки тому

    Airbnb policy is to report issues within 24hrs of check in for refunds.. these people only have themselves to blame.

  • @lightowl3934
    @lightowl3934 5 років тому +1

    Shutdown Airbnb, delete the app and you'll save your money.

  • @rebornfam8434
    @rebornfam8434 5 років тому +1

    The airbnb advert came up before I watched this

  • @maeveduff8932
    @maeveduff8932 Рік тому

    Air BNB should verify all of their hosts and ask for their passports and photos to set up verified profiles.

  • @cayad2591
    @cayad2591 5 років тому +13

    there you go Becky is at it again! 🤷

  • @flow3780
    @flow3780 5 років тому

    Dont want to use it to

  • @peterscherling9000
    @peterscherling9000 5 років тому

    I’m using Airbnb right now month to month in Manila and I’m very pleased with their service! No contract needed , no lease! Airbnb is the best way to rent for short stays without a lease! The best temporary housing available!

  • @miriotogata5474
    @miriotogata5474 5 років тому

    How can a business this large not verify each person. Have then provide ID or real personal information that can be looked up like a checking account

  • @the.magic.catbus9459
    @the.magic.catbus9459 4 роки тому

    I’m not sure how old this is but I had a bedbug issue at an Airbnb and I called before I left the property and they refunded me and paid for my hotel for the entire trip. Also DO NOT make any deals with the homeowner outside of AirBnB. If there is no paper trail you can’t prove your case.

  • @awphooey2u519
    @awphooey2u519 5 років тому +3

    We use airbnb for local travel. Elsewhere it's "find the hotel we can afford".
    Locally when we first used airbnb, we got this property owner that we knew. My sister knew him from school.
    We usually try to book with him it his shotgun house isn't booked.

  • @nicoleloves9483
    @nicoleloves9483 4 роки тому

    Must read the reviews!

  • @feer1494
    @feer1494 5 років тому +1

    Fire that person whoever edited this

  • @TheDanAge
    @TheDanAge 4 роки тому

    Do people not read reviews before they book?

  • @kaistockman6443
    @kaistockman6443 5 років тому +1

    4 days for $1200?! I live in Chicago and you can find hotels for way cheaper than that. I even got one for Christmas Eve for $90. Check on Groupon. 😀

  • @andreagoodman2674
    @andreagoodman2674 5 років тому

    Wow No air b n b for me! Thx for the info!

  • @bwiths
    @bwiths 4 роки тому

    And this is why I think Airbnb is horrible!

  • @ruatachhangte
    @ruatachhangte 5 років тому +1

    Give this video editor a raise!

  • @leonalex330
    @leonalex330 4 роки тому

    They should also ban last minute replacements. If you cannot provide the actual service advertised then an automatic full refund and a credit to buyer provided by airbnb so they arent left stranded and can book something if theyre already in the city. At least this way the scammer wont get any money.

  • @mewwasbanned
    @mewwasbanned 5 років тому +3

    i thought it was just common sense to reverse image search

  • @genraldmoney8171
    @genraldmoney8171 5 років тому

    Just got an AirBNB Ad right before this video... that "customer" was very obviousley reading a pre written text

  • @mastergamingnic1681
    @mastergamingnic1681 5 років тому

    Got an AirBnb ad right before this

  • @FuturesPlaybook
    @FuturesPlaybook 5 років тому

    I am surprised.

  • @ILive2Rescue
    @ILive2Rescue 4 роки тому +5

    I’m still waiting to hear what the “genius way” was. 🤔

    • @gluedmynuts
      @gluedmynuts 4 роки тому

      She back traced on the internet

    • @iBeFloe
      @iBeFloe 4 роки тому +2

      Jim H
      That’s not genius & she did it after the fact. It’s not like she set out to uncover this as a journalist.

  • @xpan195
    @xpan195 3 роки тому +1

    I only stayed at airbnb once and it was on the river in a houseboat so it was worth it, always check the reviews and check several reviewer profiles to make sure they’re not bots. If they spent that much on a place they should’ve just stayed at a hotel, lots of price ranges if they wanted to save money or stay at a nicer higher end hotel establishment

  • @franciscoonofre1470
    @franciscoonofre1470 4 роки тому

    Wow, so crazy I still remember hearing this on NPS aha yaya to public radio

  • @andydrew3320
    @andydrew3320 5 років тому +5

    Lesson is never book with anyone who’s not a super host. Super host pretty much guarantees everything to be perfect

  • @rogerthandirogerthandi4775
    @rogerthandirogerthandi4775 5 років тому +1

    That's why I always use hotels

  • @kluna
    @kluna 5 років тому +2

    Anyone else got an ad for making money through airbnb?

  • @TheeKanyeMsi
    @TheeKanyeMsi 4 роки тому +1

    I love this video edit

  • @Fruittit3660
    @Fruittit3660 5 років тому +1

    My first airbnb was for 2.5 day for 470$ the guy took really good photos of the place, but was way smaller in person than he made it seem, they sharpened up the photos so it catches the our eye and didn’t take photos of the small Hallway where the bedrooms were in front of each other 😑 and that was it, the kitchen and living room were connected plus the small always. He told me to leave a 5 star and I’ll get a 5 star back