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 rental ...

An Airbnb host who accused his guests of trying to scam him explained why the company took his side—even though viewers, for the most part, are not. TikToker @crazyairbnbstories said he had rented out ...

From tiny homes to kid-friendly rentals, there’s an Airbnb for every type of travel. Many of its 4 million hosts and 5.6 million active listings are trustworthy and valid. However, many travelers’ ...

Last night, I came across a very interesting post on Instagram (see embedded video here). The caption on the post read: "We ...

When it first arrived on the scene, Airbnb seemed like nothing but a gift to travelers, promising inexpensive alternatives to people looking for places to stay. But as time has passed, it’s become ...

You’ve packed a bag, hopped a flight and caught a taxi through narrow unfamiliar streets trying to find the right address, with the kids impatiently in tow. But when you get there, and ring the bell ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It's a new scam, experts are calling pure "Evil Genius." The scammer preys on would-be guests to the popular on-line rental service - Airbnb. But before you fall for the cyber scam ...

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 ...

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Two men have been indicted for running a Vrbo and Airbnb double-booking scheme that brought in more than $8.5 million from hopeful renters in 10 different states, federal prosecutors said Thursday.