He Picked Up And Moved To NYC Only To Discover That The Place He Paid $1,000 To Rent Already Had Someone Living There

Next, check and double-check that the photos of the rental haven’t been stolen from another website since scammers often reuse pictures to deceive their victims.

The attorney general’s next tip is to never communicate outside of the listing site before booking. Scam artists often post listings on a site like Airbnb, then ask you to communicate with them on a different platform.

Therefore, it is recommended that you refrain from sharing any contact information until after your booking is confirmed.

When making payments, again, always do it through the listing site. And never pay with cash or a wire transfer service like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle. Credit and debit cards are your best bet because they can be traced.

Hopefully, these tips will help save you from Austin’s fate and prevent you from falling for any future scams.

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