Turns out a wave of bogus Airbnb‑related texts is flooding hosts from +1‑205‑395‑2640, and the pattern is unmistakable. Scammers copy reservation details, sprinkle in realistic host names, and slip a shady link into the message. Never click unknown URLs, and always verify any request directly in the Airbnb app or website—not through a text. Block the number, report the spam to your carrier, and forward the message to Airbnb’s support team. Keep a log of suspicious contacts and consider two‑factor authentication on your account to add an extra layer of protection.
I recieve a call about confirmating my reservation, which is weird becuz i was just looking at air bnb
It's unclear which story you're referring to, as your post lacks coherence and doesn't evoke any concern from us regarding confidence in anyone.
Similar to others, I had a negative experience, and an Airbnb representative stated that the prospective client had checked out, leaving me to decline the arrangement, which has eroded our trust in Airbnb.
Apparently, it's Airbnb that's been sending me texts aswell as emails.
An Airbnb booking request was received, which is unusual since I don't have an account with Airbnb.
I had an inquiry from someone named David, who told the same story as others.
I got a scammy text confirming a reservation with Airbnb, it was a fake link, i reported it as spam
Thanks for the info, i didnt know that existed
Fake texts and calls are exhausting, especially when they claim to confirm reservations that never existed, like the one I received about an Airbnb booking.
Following an email from this number claiming to be Chen and requesting a 60-day stay, I asked for photo identification but received no response; it appears this number is linked to several AirBnB scam notices
I received a text message claiming that my Airbnb reservation in South Korea had been accepted, but I do not have an Airbnb account, indicating a scam.
I had a similair experiance with someone trying to make a reservation through AirBnB, but it was cancelled due to high risk, and they tried to make another reservation with a diffrent name
This is a total scam operation.
Upon booking an Airbnb reservation, I received a suspicious text message from 205-395-2640 within minutes, prompting me to alert Airbnb and block the number as it seemed fraudulent.
Similar incidents have occurred, including a recent three-month reservation during peak season, involving a substantial amount, from a person named Darlene lacking a profile picture, reviews, or any verifiable information, associated with the number 2053952640, and upon contacting Airbnb, they claimed to be unaware of any scams and verified the profile.
An attempted booking for an extended stay at my Airbnb property led to a suspicious redirect to an unfamiliar website, indicating a potential scam.
It was just a text messge from airbnb.
This number is actually associated with Airbnb, and it is possible that a bad number was provided.
I made a reservation on Airbnb and minutes later i got 2 incomplete message from this number, they got the date and the host name right, it's a bit suspicious
Yesterday and today, i recieved a call claiming my airbnb password was updated, but i dont even have an airbnb account, they want me to secure my account by going to a link...
A suspicious reservation request was received, which was declined after further investigation, and the number was found to be busy when attempted to be contacted
just got a text from this number saying they had a few questons, defenitly a scam artempt
A similar experience was reported, involving a request for pictures before moving into a house
I recieved a text about a reservation, its a scam
A purported AirBNB reservation request was made by an individual claiming to be David, who expressed interest in renting a home for two months and reportedly speaks Chinese, prompting a request for identification and payment through Airbnb.
I had the same experience, receiving an identical message
For unwanted spam or scam texts, forwarding them can be a step towards addressing the issue.
This message could be an error or a phishing attempt disguised as AirBnB, aiming to elicit a response from the recipient.
I was sent a puzzling text message regarding an Airbnb reservation I never made, claiming I had paid over $3500 for a reservation in Tavares, Florida.
Suspicious activity was detected when this number mimicked our company's message.