{"id":2107,"date":"2026-06-22T17:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2107"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:31:45","slug":"airbnb-warns-miami-world-cup-fans-about-booking-scams-heres-what-to-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2107","title":{"rendered":"Airbnb warns Miami World Cup fans about booking scams. Here&#8217;s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>With five more World Cup matches set for Hard Rock Stadium, including one on Wednesday, Airbnb is cautioning soccer fans traveling to Miami about a surge in online booking scams. The company says travelers can lose thousands of dollars to fake listings during high-demand events.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2106\">What\u2019s next for the remains of Spirit Airlines? A deadline is coming soon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>FULL STORY: Are you being scammed in booking a stay for the Miami World Cup? What Airbnb says<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2104\">Voter-fraud accusations roil one of Miami\u2019s largest condos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are key takeaways:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scams are costly and common:<\/b> According to market research company Ipsos, about 4 in 10 Americans have been scammed while booking places to stay online, with average losses of nearly $2,000. Five percent of travelers reported losing over $10,000.<\/li>\n<li><b>Airbnb is blocking suspicious listings:<\/b> Roger Kaiser, vice president of Airbnb Fraud and Safety Operations, said the company\u2019s anti-fraud systems blocked more than 250,000 suspicious listings last year before they went live, and a new feature cut clicks on risky links by more than 20%.<\/li>\n<li><b>Stay on the platform:<\/b> Airbnb recommends booking, paying and communicating through its website, where every booking includes protections such as rebooking options and possible refunds if a host cancels last minute or misrepresents a property.<\/li>\n<li><b>Watch for red flags:<\/b> Airbnb urges travelers to read reviews, question unusual details and be wary of unrealistic pricing and countdown timers that pressure quick decisions, especially in high-demand FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities.<\/li>\n<li><b>Use safe payment methods:<\/b> Pay by credit card and never by wire transfer, cryptocurrency or gift cards. 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