tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post8838358350035713652..comments2023-07-23T12:26:37.881-04:00Comments on Around The World and Back Again: Airbnb Nightmare: No End In SightEJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473889413565113710noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-50322851557953139822015-06-25T21:44:00.021-04:002015-06-25T21:44:00.021-04:00I registered to be an AirBnB member on June 23 aft...I registered to be an AirBnB member on June 23 afternoon. The verification process is beyond intrusive. I submitted the last four digits of y social security number, something I agonized over and regretted. After midnight, my credit card was fraudulently used....something which has never happened to me. My bank contacted me and cancelled the card. I contacted AirBnB via email. They never read it and sent me an autoreply, which I replied to. It is late on 6/25 and they have not sent another reply.<br />WOW-this is the new business model? No thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-54592909701719195232015-05-01T01:24:02.443-04:002015-05-01T01:24:02.443-04:00She is not doing anything wrong but stating her tr...She is not doing anything wrong but stating her truth. How about you grow some compassion??missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-1184283222251385632015-05-01T00:37:01.739-04:002015-05-01T00:37:01.739-04:00Wow seriously Ivan? You might aswell be one of t...Wow seriously Ivan? You might aswell be one of the vandalizers!missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-15092662433963861022015-05-01T00:26:21.152-04:002015-05-01T00:26:21.152-04:00i completely agree!i completely agree!missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-24778554711974739332015-05-01T00:05:27.453-04:002015-05-01T00:05:27.453-04:00i like what you wrote. sound advice with compassio...i like what you wrote. sound advice with compassion.missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-32135304881123212552014-11-06T17:03:06.783-05:002014-11-06T17:03:06.783-05:00We as hosts are sitting ducks. The banner is a fal... We as hosts are sitting ducks. The banner is a false statement. All requests by us hosts for fair resolution without a high ranking lawyer or money behind us are treated with offhanded decline of our valid requests. <br /><br />"Airbnb's $900,000 CAD Host Guarantee<br />For ultimate peace of mind, we've got your property protected. Every eligible booking, every time." THIS IS A FALSE STATEMENT. <br /><br />This year a guest brought bedbugs from a hostel to my home while staying for a month. Even though she knew she got bit, still failed to tell us and make the right steps in eliminating the infestation. It cost us 1300.0 to fix this issue and the loss of one month rent. <br /><br />A couple months later, a guest unplugged the power cord to the freezer for no reason at all! <br />Never told the host. <br />Loss of almost 900.00 for 150 booking. <br /> I wonder how many of us hosts requests for compensation are shrugged aside and the disrespectful behaviour of inconsiderate, disrespectful guests then condoned and fostered. NOT OK! <br />The new Trust & Safety team continues to decline every request in an offhand manner . <br /><br />A guest can cause 10x the harm of the booking and you have nowhere to go with your case !!! <br />We learned that the hard way that Airbnb has no value for its hosts. This last off handed judgement was delivered by Airbnb Trust and Safety Team November 6th 2014<br /><br /> Ill be happy to share the details with anyone on the process and how ridiculous the reasons are for failing to protect us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-77812167188392775092014-08-08T02:59:27.028-04:002014-08-08T02:59:27.028-04:00Thanks For sharing with us.I just wanted to say th...Thanks For sharing with us.I just wanted to say that I really empathize, and you have help many other AirBNB renters rethink their choices. <br /><a href="http://www.inventive-smi.com/inventivesmi/appointment-setting-services" rel="nofollow">Appointment setting Company</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608215829133282233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-32712390584338485912014-07-29T15:16:28.879-04:002014-07-29T15:16:28.879-04:00Are you still checking this blog? If yes PM me on ...Are you still checking this blog? If yes PM me on twitter @corytschoglAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671701400791099535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-40620578177663255232014-05-12T14:18:14.332-04:002014-05-12T14:18:14.332-04:00Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience...Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I recently had a horrible experience as well with an airbnb scam from a false advertisement, and got scammed out of $2769. I wanted to follow up to see if you know of any class action suits going on or some way I can get in touch with anyone regarding these type of scams? I would love to hear from you or anyone else who experienced this scam?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242843069036565912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-7786399110020704722014-04-14T09:59:03.615-04:002014-04-14T09:59:03.615-04:00Hey - Stop living in fear - this too shall pass - ...Hey - Stop living in fear - this too shall pass - in fact its passed - move on and dont ever trust AIr BnB - and I feel that they should go out the way to review their security policy and support victims like you. Stay strong lady !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-84594442313154191972014-01-05T05:59:32.449-05:002014-01-05T05:59:32.449-05:00This has been happening all over the world and is ...This has been happening all over the world and is a fantastic way to travel (have stayed in many fantastic places and have met some amazing people). I think her blog and the way she has conducted herself is a credit to her. Also to let other potential airbnbers about the service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-72008426021194382202013-09-29T06:50:36.641-04:002013-09-29T06:50:36.641-04:00This is horrible and I'm very sorry to hear th...This is horrible and I'm very sorry to hear this happened to you. It's a good reminder to all of us (who use Air B&B, Couchsurfing and other similiar services) that (1) these companies don't do any background or credit checks on people who sign-up to rent; and (2) the company is not liable for any valuable/personal items that might get stolen or destroyed by the renters. While it's nice to assume that anyone using these services would be honest and nice. we all know there are bad people out there who can abuse the system. And for the 2 reasons above, I say we all should err on the cautious side by taking preventive measures and precautions (ie. don't leave any personal or majorly valuable items in your home when renters come stay there!!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190965240661688576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-26113630477340399062013-09-07T16:57:34.748-04:002013-09-07T16:57:34.748-04:00EJ, I really feel very sorry for you but I would l...EJ, I really feel very sorry for you but I would like to comment. Of course that will not erase your trauma. I am glad you have friends.<br />I have been renting apartments for many years, I am European (maybe more cautious), and more mature. I would NEVER EVER rent only a room in my house even less if I am not there. I understand everyone wants to make some extra money, but one should think of the best way.<br />First I am shocked that Airbnb doesn't ask for a higher security deposit. but I do! I ask for a week (if they stay a week), or a month for long term.<br />Then, when I get a client I ask for a copy of their ID, and a reference. So I am a bit protected, and I have someone checking regularly. <br />I only have 2 apartments, I have never had any problem (rented only once with Airbnb), i try to foresee issues, I would be devastated if something like that happened to me.<br />Good luck with Airbnb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-21112599913632092772013-04-30T09:34:56.966-04:002013-04-30T09:34:56.966-04:00Get airbnb clone script for tarvel industry,good...Get <a href="http://www.agriya.com/services/website-clones/airbnb-clone" rel="nofollow"> airbnb clone script </a> for tarvel industry,good experience shared hereAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496471533973875453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-70669596559682531932013-04-29T21:25:43.941-04:002013-04-29T21:25:43.941-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247524607935358771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-59941399726887770652013-02-17T22:29:30.833-05:002013-02-17T22:29:30.833-05:00Generally in the U. S. there is more social trust,...Generally in the U. S. there is more social trust, which helps to facilitate daily life and commerce. However, renting out your home for short-term without your presence, without even getting a look at to whom you are renting, is not a bright idea even for us trusting Americans. It's different than deciding after you have met someone, because the decision and responsibility rest on your judgement. However, to rent to practically an anonymous person like this is not very realistical to not expect ANY risks. You can do it, just don't cry when the risk finally hits. <br /><br />However, AirBnB is not a billion-dollar company. Their accounting method is questionable as they book the revenue earned on behave of the hosts as their own, then deduct the payout as expenses. That's not revenue, because they act just as a intermediary. <br /><br />Kone Zinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-27791176815267225162013-02-12T18:11:14.936-05:002013-02-12T18:11:14.936-05:00Sorry to hear about the trouble you're having ...Sorry to hear about the trouble you're having and dealing with comments from stupid people. I hope you get the resolution you deserve and that this press attention only serves to help you. I'm on your side. <a href="http://www.rbattinglaw.com" rel="nofollow">dui lawyer calgary</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474189970288337453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-10974188405617446012013-01-26T21:07:33.295-05:002013-01-26T21:07:33.295-05:00Great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wan...Great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts.<br /><br />nj back pain treatmenthttp://www.totalbodynj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-20623833596994131862013-01-11T12:31:29.527-05:002013-01-11T12:31:29.527-05:00A trusting person is not a stupid person. And some...A trusting person is not a stupid person. And someone's trust is not an exuse or permission for others to be criminals. <br />That is an opinion....<br />The facts are, that we need not trust less but not base our own decisions and actions on trust exclusively and/or exceedingly. It is not proper.... SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE and therefore can be trusted :) Trust my words, I've trusted way too deep and now on to the next thing, trying to do a better job in choosing my conducts while maintaining that ability to be trustful.<br />I simpathise with me-like others and just wanted to make it known...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-27578839271825472012012-12-20T16:11:40.766-05:002012-12-20T16:11:40.766-05:00Hey guys, can you do me a favor and share your air...Hey guys, can you do me a favor and share your airbnb experieence with me?<br /><br />I am a woman and I do not know if I should try out airbnb. Somehow does not feel safe to me. Now I like to find out if women are using airbnb. There is an online poll where you can say yes or no, can you pls vote on it so I see ifr other women think it is safe?<br /><br />Thanks a ton: https://www.inqu.me/vote#!qid=ever_tried_out_airbnb_share_your_experience_in_the_comment_sectionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504319987794740811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-72613376956052541332012-12-19T03:52:35.449-05:002012-12-19T03:52:35.449-05:00This is a very odd business model. Something for t...This is a very odd business model. Something for the Facebook generation who thinks avatars are real people.khairul044http://www.empowernetwork.com/Dwaynepyle/solavei-what-you-need-to-know-about-its-fantastic-communication-service/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-2473036370392744892012-12-10T01:39:08.850-05:002012-12-10T01:39:08.850-05:00It feels so nice to find somebody with some origin...It feels so nice to find somebody with some original thoughts on this subject<a href="http://www.eventprostrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Event Staffing Agency</a>Really thankful to you for starting this. eventagency11https://www.blogger.com/profile/18053530333706617128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-35352736901213229202012-12-05T00:45:15.703-05:002012-12-05T00:45:15.703-05:00You remind me of one of those stereotypical Europ...You remind me of one of those stereotypical Europeans from the Chevy Chase National Lampoons movies. For your information this same website and system is used worldwide. It has nothing to do with culture. People in Europe are doing the same thing smarty pants. Very pretentious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-67488968688448180782012-11-21T07:29:49.433-05:002012-11-21T07:29:49.433-05:00Such a quite sad story. I'm really sorry for w...Such a quite sad story. I'm really sorry for what happen. Don't worry, there's still a lot of people out there that is always on your side and one of them. As I read your story, I could say that you're really a brave girl for being able to survive for this unfortunate incident of yours. Just keep it up and never give up. Lots and lots of people are there who are always willing to back you up. ;-)iWeb Experthttp://www.iwebxpert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645825672264359366.post-50825541844006046112012-10-11T07:15:14.448-04:002012-10-11T07:15:14.448-04:00I had considered renting my San Francisco house th...I had considered renting my San Francisco house through them while on vacation myself. <a href="http://www.hotprintsusa.com/500-free-business-cards/" rel="nofollow">Free Business Cards</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04330514327892482886noreply@blogger.com