Scammers are getting more sophisticated, but Airbnb and Vrbo offer protections for people booking short-term rentals.
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Avoid Internet Scams and ripoffs
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Scammers are getting more sophisticated, but Airbnb and Vrbo offer protections for people booking short-term rentals.
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David Prior thought he'd booked a serviced apartment on Bondi Beach. It turned out to be a dirty share house with bunk beds.
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An Auckland woman thought she'd scored accommodation for New Year's Eve. She lost $4800.
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Make sure it has just your essentials (most people carry too many credit cards), and take the time to back up your personal documents.
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Fair Go presenter Pippa Wetzell says that she was almost caught up in an online scam. - New Zealand Herald
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A Rotorua businesswoman wants others to know how easy it is to be scammed after losing more than $1500 when booking an overseas holiday home. - Rotorua Daily Post
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When you've saved up for a trip, the last thing you want is to be ripped off. Be aware of common scams and make sure you're not among the victims.