What is the "Fake Victoria Heritage Airbnb Listings" scam in Victoria?

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Victoria tight accommodation market makes it a target for fraudulent short-term rental listings using stolen photos of famous heritage homes. Deposits are collected via e-transfer outside the Airbnb platform after initial contact through the app, bypassing booking protection. The address either does not exist or belongs to a real building with no short-term rental permitted. Never move payment outside of the Airbnb or VRBO platform under any circumstances — legitimate hosts have no need to do this. If a host immediately proposes off-platform payment to save on fees, report and block them. Verify the address on Google Street View and search the City of Victoria short-term rental license registry.

Accommodation Scams in Victoria

Fake Victoria Heritage Airbnb Listings

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