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[ChrisFromTheOC]

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.

[tcook052]

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.

[ms012288]

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.

[bianca123]

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.

[mayojohn]

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.

[giblet]

One guy told me he only needed the room for an hour...

[chaching]

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.

[robleUK]

redflags for me are same day bookings, making demands and asking for discounts.

[orbitmic]

Lately, I've been getting contacted by people who request "long term stays" and ask to contact me off the platform.

[travellingpeanut]

-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