Airbnb “black box” team pays guests and hosts millions after incidents in rental properties

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Reports have revealed that Airbnb has been spending approximately $50 million a year to keep serious incidents in its rentals out of the press through the use of a “black box” team. The cash has been given to both hosts and guests so that they will not “imply responsibility or liability” on Airbnb. These […]
Airbnb steps up security measures in crackdown on fraudsters

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb is stepping up security measures to prevent fraudsters using its website to deceive holidaymakers into sending money to scam accounts. The actions came to light last year after numerous families were tricked into transferring payments for seemingly genuine properties to fraudsters who disguising themselves as real property owners. The company has since reported […]