Get Ready for an Airbnb Adventure

Travelversed Editors | January 21, 2015

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The Ugly Is Not So Ugly

A few people have been scammed by these types of deals. The world today is a plum for the picking as far as crooks are concerned and the internet is their best playground. Some travelers have been literally left out in the cold due to false ads by crooks. Fortunately, these incidents are few and far between. The vast majority of ads placed are placed by those who do wish to rent their room, apartment or home to travelers. Police are now on the lookout for those who take money and sell what belongs to others, which makes these scams less likely to occur.

Traveling is expensive. One of the largest costs associated with traveling is accommodation at a hotel. When you want to save money on a place to stay in order to spend more on enjoying the sights and sounds, then Airbnb can be a wonderful adventure where you can enjoy all the comforts of home — someone else’s home.

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The Most Common Scams from Around the World

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