{"id":5325,"date":"2026-06-24T03:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/travelers-are-getting-better-at-spotting-obvious-scams-but-experts-warn\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T03:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:28:19","slug":"travelers-are-getting-better-at-spotting-obvious-scams-but-experts-warn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/travelers-are-getting-better-at-spotting-obvious-scams-but-experts-warn\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Travelers are getting better at spotting obvious scams&#039; \u2014 but experts warn\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anp-pro-entry\">\n<p>\u2018Travelers are getting better at spotting obvious scams&#8217; \u2014 but experts warn\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech world. Analysts, enthusiasts, and industry observers are watching closely to see how this story develops.<\/p>\n<p>This update adds another signal to a fast-moving sector where product decisions, platform changes, and competition can quickly shape the market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Airbnb scams surge as attackers exploit legitimate host accounts<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Airbnb-related scam activity has increased 30x since the first half of 2023, as reported by new research from Saily and NordStellar, confirming that cybercriminals continue to go after holidaymakers seeking the best deals amid rising prices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The report ultimately concludes that attackers are now targeting the trust built by larger platforms, saving them from having to build new identities from scratch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">And to top it all off, the nature of scams is also changing, as instead of using suspicious websites to obtain victim payments or information, criminals are now targeting legitimate Airbnb host accounts which have spent years amassing positive reviews and high ratings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">While the end goal remains high volumes of vulnerable consumers, scammers have added an extra layer of victim in their pipeline. Verified Airbnb hosts are now valuable assets for criminals because they already have identity verifications, positive reviews, booking histories, years of activity and established credibility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Once the verified account is compromised, attackers can then go on to scam higher volumes of unsuspecting victims by posting \u2013 and charging for \u2013 fake property listings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"anp-pro-inline-figure\" style=\"margin:1.75em auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%\"><img class=\"anp-pro-inline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TTY5Kw4XBVMnVyegXQfgGT-2560-80.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cTravelers are getting better at spotting obvious scams,\u201d Saily Head of Product Matas Cenys said. \u201cCriminals know this, so they are increasingly trying to steal trust instead of building fake trust from scratch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Where this type of attack differs from others, though, is that the victims never leave the platform. Rather than falling victim to phishing attacks and being redirected to malicious external sites, they interact fully with supposed legitimate hosts on the Airbnb platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">While Airbnb attacks have seen a 30x increase in around three years and a sharp rise in the last year alone, they reflect a much broader trend of attackers compromising existing trusted accounts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The recent ramp-up in attacks could also be tied to the summer season, with holidaymakers looking to book last-minute deals in the run-up to the summer season. Urgency and pressure to keep costs low also adds to criminals\u2019 success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cEverything looks normal until they arrive at their destination and discover the accommodation never existed,&#8221; Cenys added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Saily is recommending that all communication stays within the booking platform and that customers avoid payment methods suggested outside of official channels. Unusually attractive listings in high-demand destinations could also be taken with a pinch of salt, and savvy shoppers may choose to reverse image search a property to double check its authenticity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cAs travel booking becomes increasingly digital, trust becomes one of the most valuable currencies in the travel ecoplatform,\u201d Cenys warned.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"anp-pro-inline-figure\" style=\"margin:1.75em auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%\"><img class=\"anp-pro-inline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TTY5Kw4XBVMnVyegXQfgGT-1920-80.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">As for abusing victim trust, researchers also argue that AI has aided attacks by allowing criminals to produce better fake listings more quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">More generally, Airbnb revealed that two in five Americans have fallen victim for an online scam, with the average loss totalling nearly $2,000. The company has introduced measures to remind its users how to avoid scams, including introducing identity verification and reminders not to leave the platform, but account takeovers can still slip under the radar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Airbnb also holds guest payments until 24 hours after check-in to ensure that everything is as described. Anti-fraud tech also prevented around 265,000 suspicious listings from appearing on the platform in 2025, the company boasted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The company posted a comprehensive eight-step list of how to avoid scams on its platform online, calling out pressure tactics and unusual deals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">With several years\u2019 experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig\u2019s specific interests lie in tech innovation that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters<\/h2>\n<p>This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.<\/p>\n<p>Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.<\/p>\n<p>Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Travelers are getting better at spotting obvious scams&#8217; \u2014 but experts warn\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":5326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1819,1820,168,1726,1367],"class_list":["post-5325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-games","tag-airbnb","tag-better","tag-platform","tag-scams","tag-trust"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\u2018Travelers are getting better at spotting obvious scams&#039; 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