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Re:I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb by Groxx on Thursday October 31, 2019 @04:17PM (#21413260)
Seems like there might be ways to combat this with proper incentives though.

Say: refund + 50%, or a hotel you both agree on at cost + 25%. It's in the host's best interest to find a replacement, and they're locals so they're likely to be more capable than the visitor. Either way the host is penalized for late changes, and the visitor gets to choose which deal they think is better.

Re:I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb by tasssko on Thursday October 31, 2019 @05:37PM (#21413946)
I think thats a good idea but i’d settle for my money back in full so i can maximise options. Right now people are being scammed all over the world because hosts abuse their visitors insecure position. Airbnb needs a buyers guarantee like ebay offers.