Booking inquiriesfromscammers can sometimes looklegitimate.Use caution when reviewing your inquiries andtake notice ofthesecommonsigns:
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- Incorrect or unusual spelling, grammar, capitalization, andpunctuation.
- More information provided than usual.
- A requestforyoutocommunicate offsite.
- A request to pay by certified check, cashier's check, or unsecured wire transfer.
- No comments in the inquiry,orcommentsthatdon't match your property.
Protect yourself
To lower your risk of a booking request scam, we recommend the following policies:
- Never accept more than the amount due.
- Never send refunds for an overpayment.
- Only accept payments online.
If an inquiry isn't legitimate, mark it as spam. Contact us if you suspect that you've received a request from a scammer.
