00:00It can happen that you book a vacation rental and you find out the entire listing is a fraud,
00:10said Michelle Couch Friedman, founder of Consumer Rescue.
00:14Fake listings and scams are very common when booking short-term holiday rentals online.
00:19Market Watch reports,
00:20Despite the photographs enticing you and even the price not deterring you, you never really
00:26know whether the rental is real.
00:28The reality is you don't, but here's how to spot red flags to minimize your risk of
00:33a fake listing.
00:35Choosing a legitimate listing will take time and patience.
00:38It may even mean adjusting your expectations.
00:41A friendly reminder, vacation rental platforms like Airbnb will not be at your beck and call.
00:48They don't vet these properties, they are listing services.
00:52Cross-reference information when possible, like photographs and addresses, and book only
00:56on reputable sites.
00:58Perhaps check in with the host ahead of time and read the reviews.
01:02Booking with a credit card will give you peace of mind that your payment is protected.
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