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Re:I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb by oarsinsync on Thursday October 31, 2019 @12:45PM (#21410753)
Take a slow motion video inspecting the car at the start of the rental. I've supplied screenshots from the video, along with the full video itself, to my credit card company when disputing charges from the rental company. Took about an hour of my time, and a few weeks later the charge was reversed.

> you're on the hook for the charge for that time

I'm not really sure I consider having some of my credit blocked out while the charge is disputed, as being the same as being on the hook for the charge. The credit is essentially in escrow until a decision gets made, but it definitely hasn't impacted my bank balance in any way.

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Re:I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb by imglorp on Thursday October 31, 2019 @01:15PM (#21411182)
So is that what it's come down to for ABnB users? Record everything and CYA for an adversarial relationship?

Corporate really needs to step up here and enforce its rules and empower its rating system to drive this out. Otherwise it's not worth my energy to use the platform.

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Re:I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb by r00fus on Thursday October 31, 2019 @02:22PM (#21411968)
Seriously, aint nobody got time for that. I'm not playing that game.
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Re:I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb by bonestamp2 on Thursday October 31, 2019 @09:37PM (#21415564)
> The credit is essentially in escrow until a decision gets made, but it definitely hasn't impacted my bank balance in any way.

That's perfect, but I guess our mileage may vary. I was charged the amount and VISA later credited it when everything was resolved (about 3 months start to finish). I didn't miss the $1300, but I'm sure it would be a concern to some.

I carry a small bright flashlight in my work bag now, just for dark airport garages where rental cars are often parked. I've never had a problem with a major agency but I don't need a first.

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