How to Spot a Fake Airbnb Listing in Kenya

Rental scams are unfortunately becoming more sophisticated. If you're booking a stay in Kenya, you need to be vigilant. Here are the top red flags our team looks for. 1. Unrealistically Low Prices If a penthouse in Kilimani is listed for the price of a studio in the outskirts, it's likely a trap. Scammers use low prices to lure urgent bookings. 2. Refusal to Use Official Payment Channels Never pay via direct M-Pesa to a personal number before seeing the property unless you're using a trusted escrow service like VeriStay. 3. Google-Stock Photos Reverse image search is your friend. If the property photos appear on a real estate site in South Africa but the listing is in Mombasa, walk away.