Airbnb scammers pose as hosts, redirect users to fake Tripadvisor site

Scammers on Airbnb are faking technical issues and citing higher fees to get users to a spoofed Tripadvisor website and steal their money. The Airbnb scam Malwarebytes researchers came across the Airbnb scam when trying to book an apartment through the platform. The owner/scammer noted in the listing that those interested in booking the property should contact him by email to check for availability. The scammer replies to the victim’s email and tries to get … More →

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