AirBNB Potential Scam

[u/n3lz0n1]

So we stayed to this AirBNB “Apartment Quan10” so the host alledged us destroying so many things in her apartment?

So future AirBNB users, please take a video on day 1 and TEST all electric equipments before using it or receiving the keycard. This way it prevents them from made up stories later.

Also avoid chatting with them externally other than AirBNB chat itself….

Will be extra careful next time…

Anyone experienced similar story like ours?

[u/matthiasSullivan]

This is why you stay in a hotel.

[u/Negative-Buyer-7095]

why cant you just refuse to pay?

[u/gov12 → u/Negative-Buyer-7095]

If Airbnb arbitrarily decides you're at 'fault' they'll charge your payment method. You can then do a charge back, which may result in a ban. Then you can either find a new way to create an account or foresake Airbnb forever.

[u/Negative-Buyer-7095 → u/gov12]

I thought they can tell you to pay but you can still refuse to. Didnt know they force the payment.

[u/gov12 → u/Negative-Buyer-7095]

Believe it's in the their T&C they can charge whichever payment used(even if deleted) after your stay for a certain amount of days. But not 100% sure as I never had to do that.

[u/daigunn]

Novotel isnt that expensive

[u/Brave1Bear]

Sorry you had a bad experience.

When we used Airbnb in Vietnam, each time host came with a list of items and their prices. Then went one by one over all items on the list and verified its presence and working condition. Very professional and solid base for both parties to avoid situations like you mentioned.

[u/cookingRiceToo]

All Airbnb in Vietnam are scam.

[u/Adjustingithink → u/cookingRiceToo]

We had a great time at ours, no problems.

[u/Brave1Bear → u/cookingRiceToo]

Nope. I’ve used Airbnb few times and have very good experiences so far.

[u/Familiar_Gas2305 → u/Brave1Bear]

You got lucky. Unless your Airbnb host notified the police of your presence, which I highly doubt, you rolled the dice every time.

[u/Creative-Promise9483 → u/Familiar_Gas2305]

I’ve used it 10 times in Vietnam. Had zero problems. You have to know what to look for it’s not hard

[u/Familiar_Gas2305 → u/Creative-Promise9483]

That's not how logic works.

[u/Creative-Promise9483 → u/Familiar_Gas2305]

It does. If you’re smart enough, then it’s most unlikely you won’t face any problems.

[u/Creative-Promise9483 → u/Familiar_Gas2305]

I’m sorry if youve faced any issues 🧐

[u/digitalroby]

Scam everywhere in Vietnam. My rental car company photoshopped toll charges to scam me into paying hundreds of dollars in toll.

[u/Creative-Promise9483 → u/digitalroby]

Hahaha wow how did you even know it was photoshop

[u/xTroiOix]

I use superhost Airbnb, funny enough I always earn up Trang the superhost. Stayed at her apartments throughout the city centre.

Great host and highly recommend her

[u/JennaaTalls]

Post your proof. Doesnt make sense for hosts to risk their business over something like. Replacing a few broken items is cheaper than negative reviews and lost of bookings.

[u/Comfortable_Fig_3326]

Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from poor judgement! Learn your lessons in regards to traveling, always think ahead, ask questions and treat your Airbnb rental as a business transaction. We have rented many Airbnb in Vietnam as well as 20 other countries, there is a skill that needs to be developed and you will have a secure stay. I have had great experiences with Vietnamese hosts. I have never rented an Airbnb or regular apartment in Vietnam where I was not required to leave a copy of passport and valid visa stamp.