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Redflags to lookout for - ChrisFromTheOC - 12-01-2023
Let's start a thread with common scams so hosts are aware of red flags to look for when dealing with guests.
- For those with strict cancellation policies, when guests ask to modify the reservation to 30 days out that's usually a sign that they are trying to get around the policy.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - tcook052 - 01-06-2024
ALWAYS WATCH OUT FOR THE LAST MINUTE REQUESTS!! Of all my nightmare guests, almost every single one of them was a last minute booking request until I turned it off.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - ms012288 - 02-12-2024
(12-01-2023, 08:38 AM)ChrisFromTheOC Wrote: Let's start a thread with common scams so hosts are aware of red flags to look for when dealing with guests.
- For those with strict cancellation policies, when guests ask to modify the reservation to 30 days out that's usually a sign that they are trying to get around the policy.
Guests that ask for a discount when booking. These guests will always find something wrong later on. After dealing with 6 of these I just tell guests that the dates are not available.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - bianca123 - 02-14-2024
(04-29-2024, 02:09 AM)ms012288 Wrote:(12-01-2023, 08:38 AM)ChrisFromTheOC Wrote: Let's start a thread with common scams so hosts are aware of red flags to look for when dealing with guests.
- For those with strict cancellation policies, when guests ask to modify the reservation to 30 days out that's usually a sign that they are trying to get around the policy.
Guests that ask for a discount when booking. These guests will always find something wrong later on. After dealing with 6 of these I just tell guests that the dates are not available.
For sure the discount crowd. You would think that people appreciate it when you give them a discount but then they just figure they can squeeze you for more later.. and they seem never to be satisfied.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - mayojohn - 03-14-2024
For me only negative reviews are a dealbreaker. Everything else I’d be ok with. My listing is a small 1 bedroom cabin in the middle of the woods anyways, it's mostly just couples looking to get away.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - giblet - 03-18-2024
One guy told me he only needed the room for an hour...
RE: Redflags to lookout for - chaching - 04-14-2024
I've had people message and ask for the property address and then ask if they can come over and look around inside before they book.. like no. I have plenty of pictures.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - robleUK - 04-29-2024
redflags for me are same day bookings, making demands and asking for discounts.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - orbitmic - 03-28-2025
Lately, I've been getting contacted by people who request "long term stays" and ask to contact me off the platform.
RE: Redflags to lookout for - travellingpeanut - 04-06-2025
-No ID
-No previous positive reviews
-Negative Reviews
-Lives locally
-Asks a lot of questions that are answered in the listing.
-Asking for a reduction in price