"Protect Yourself from Vacation Rental Scams: Expert Tips"

As summer travel increases, so do fake vacation rental listings. To avoid falling victim to a scam, travelers should look for red flags such as nontraditional forms of payment, check for other reviews, use a credit card to charge the reservation, and confirm the booking with the property before traveling. It's also recommended to book directly with the hotel for a better deal. Airbnb has stated that fake listings have "no place" on their website and platform.