Are there fake inquiries on Airbnb?


Are there fake inquiries on Airbnb? Most of the time when an Airbnb host receives a booking request, it is coming from a guest who is genuinely interested in staying at the property. Unfortunately, there are incidences where hosts receive booking requests that are meant to scam the host.


How do I answer an Airbnb inquiry?

An inquiry is just a regular message that a potential guest sends you when they want to clarify some details of your listing. Perhaps, they are interested if you accept pets at your rental or provide a late checkout. To respond to an inquiry, you can answer the guest's question, pre-approve, or decline it.


Do Airbnb have agents?

If someone has questions about whether your property is right for them, your property manager will help them. When a guest arrives at your property and can't find something, your Airbnb agent will be their point of contact. If something goes wrong during their stay – the Airbnb agent is who they call.


Will Airbnb refund me?

Airbnb refund policies Moderate: Cancellable until five days before your stay for a full refund. Firm: Cancel 30 days before the stay and receive a full refund; cancel between 7 and 30 days before your stay and receive a 50% refund; no refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the stay.


Why am I high risk on Airbnb?

The high-risk reservation screening system involves the screening of reservations flagged by our automated systems using a number of factors, including duration of the stay and listing attributes such as the size of the listing.


How long do you have to respond to an inquiry on Airbnb?

Respond within 24 hours Be sure to respond to all messages—especially inquiries and trip requests—within 24 hours.


Can you get refund if Airbnb is bad?

If there is a problem with your Airbnb stay, the best option is to contact your host immediately. Airbnb recommends starting a request within 72 hours of noticing the issue to ensure that you're eligible for a full refund (if necessary).


How can I be sure Airbnb is legit?

Check for legitimate links Don't click links in any email you're not sure about. A real link to Airbnb will begin with https://www.airbnb.com or a country-specific URL like https://es.airbnb.com, https://it.airbnb.com, https://www.airbnb.com.at, or https://www.airbnb.co.uk.


What qualifies for a refund on Airbnb?

If the host cancels the booking shortly before your stay or does not give you access to the lodging, you can expect an Airbnb refund. If, at the start of the booking, the property is not generally clean and sanitary, contains safety or health hazards, or has vermin or undisclosed pets.


How do inquiries work on Airbnb?

When you get an inquiry, depending on your settings, you'll get an email, a notification in your Airbnb inbox, or both. Even if you use Instant Book, guests may send you a booking inquiry first to get a little more info before they make a reservation. You'll have 24 hours to respond to their message.


What happens if Airbnb host doesn t respond to refund request?

If your Host is unable to resolve the issue, doesn't respond at all, or declines your refund request, just let us know, click or tap Get Help from the reservation page. Someone from our team will step in to help resolve the issue.


Should I decline an inquiry on Airbnb?

Declining an inquiry signals to the guest that their needs aren't a good fit for your space and encourages them to request another listing.


Who pays Airbnb refund?

We'll automatically send any eligible refund to the payment method you used when you booked the reservation. Our Rebooking and Refund Policy can help cover situations when the listing or amenities are not what you expected. Refund requests of any amount should be handled through our Resolution Center.


Can you reserve an Airbnb without paying?

In everywhere but India, if the Host accepts your request, you'll be charged for the reservation. If they decline or don't respond within 24 hours, there's no charge and you'll be free to book a different stay instead. For guests paying in Indian rupees, you'll be charged for the reservation when you request to book.


How do I convince Airbnb to refund?

If you'd like to request a refund before or after your trip, refund requests of any amount can be handled through our Resolution Center. We recommend discussing any refund amounts with your Host through your Airbnb message thread before submitting a request in the Resolution Center.