Quick Tip: Airbnb issues warning about knockoffs

ByJason Knowles and Ann Pistone WLS logo
Monday, March 18, 2019
Quick Tip: Imposter Airbnb websites
Quick Tip: Imposter Airbnb websites

The popular home-sharing website Airbnb recently issued a warning about knockoff websites.

These are third party websites claiming to be connected to Airbnb, but the deals sound way too good to be true.

According to Airbnb, the homes never exist. The big warning here is Airbnb said it will only ask you to pay through its website, and you should never wire money to a third party.