Airbnb scammer lures would be guests off platform Sept 24, 2018 2:09:05 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by High Priestess on Sept 24, 2018 2:09:05 GMT Again and again, would be guests thinking they are getting a great place, make the big mistake of going off platform to pay, and end up scammed:abc7.com/travel/suspect-allegedly-used-airbnb-to-lure-victims-seeking-luxury-rentals/4312364/The scammer, who oddly used his real name, Nic Goodwin, ended up being arrested by police, who agreed not to file charges if he returned the money. He did that in one case thus far.