I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam Run by Fake Hosts on Airbnb
October 31, 201963 words
Published: October 31, 2019  |  63 words
Illustration by Lia KantrowitzWhile searching for the person who grifted me in Chicago, I discovered just how easy it is for users of the short-term rental platform to get exploited. The most exciting stories on the internet. By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive e...
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Investigative
November 1, 2019
This article is very in depth, and covers a lot of ground on the problem. It is a quite lengthy read, so be sure to scroll all the way; however, it is worth it if you use, or plan to use, air
November 1, 2019
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Hit Piece
November 6, 2019
This article mainly looks at one particular scam that the author happened to experience and doesn't look at how widespread the issues are. I feel like while there is some truth to it, in its current state this is all pretty anecdotal.
November 6, 2019
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Investigative
November 1, 2019
The article is well written but only a moderate amount of research was apparently done.
November 1, 2019
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