Identifying Red Flags During Guest Check-In #shorts #airbnbhostingtips #squatters #airbnb
Summary
In this short video, the host shares the first red flag that came up during a guest check-in: the guest attempted to book the property using his mother's credit card, and the names on the card did not match the guest's identity, raising concerns about potential fraudulent activity and leading the host to reject the booking.
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