A scam has been identified, in which the perpetrators claim to be from Airbnb and request that a code sent via text be repeated back, with the intention of gaining unauthorized access to the account.
Airbnb verification code scam—how to protect yourself!
Summary — +16417428227
Caller Name: Airbnb (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States — Iowa
Reviews: 19
Carrier: —, Region: Iowa
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Ever wonder why a random text claims to be from Airbnb? Most of the reports tied to +16417428227 describe a classic scam where a bogus verification code is sent and the caller asks you to read it back, hoping to hijack your account. The pattern is consistent: no recent reservation, a push for a code, and a request for you to repeat it. Never share such codes, and verify any request directly in the official Airbnb app or website. Block the number, report it to your carrier and the FTC, and educate friends who might receive similar texts.
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Location: United States — Iowa
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.2
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Recent Reports for (641) 742-8227
Scammer pretending to be Airbnb, based in Taiwan.
A fake Airbnb verification code was sent from this number, which is suspicious since I've never used their services.
I receivd a text about an airbnb verification no, but we have no activty with airbnb at this time, whats the point?
This number sent two texts referencing Airbnb 'verification codes' on the same day, despite no current reservation, which appears to be a scam, and I've chosen to block this number
I recieved a suspicious text from this number, claiming to be an Airbnb confirmation number
I recieved a text about airbnb verification, but i havn't had any activty with airbnb
I recived a text with an Airbnb verification code, then a message asking me to give them the code, obviousley a scam, i dont have any reservations or contact with airbnb
A fake call was received, allegedly from Airbnb, stating that they would provide additional guest information in the future but required identity verification, sending a text message with a code that they asked me to read back, which I did, but when they sent another text, I refused to comply, suspecting an attempt to compromise one of my accounts.
A fake text message was received, claiming to be an Airbnb confirmation code.
A male caller, allegedly from Airbnb, requested personal verification information to update my account and became aggressive when I refused to provide it
A text message was received with an Airbnb confirmation code, despite not having made an Airbnb booking
Scam pretending to be an air bnb verification code
Fraud involving the fake 'Airbnb confirmation code.'
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Called but no one spoke when I answered. Creepy, but probably just a bot.
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Other
Called about community survey. Mildly interesting, but unsolicited. Okay.
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Scam
The caller initiated an unsolicited conversation.
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Seemed like a wrong number, but called back. Confusing.
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I've blocked this particular number.
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Same caller name: Airbnb (claimed)
Same category: Scam