The most common Airbnb scams targeting hosts are off-platform payment requests (guests asking to pay via PayPal or bank transfer to avoid Airbnb fees), phishing emails mimicking Airbnb's branding to steal login credentials, fake guest profiles used to book then cause damage or squat, fabricated damage claims filed through the Resolution Centre with false or manipulated photos, chargeback fraud where guests dispute legitimate charges with their bank after their stay, and party bookings where guests misrepresent the purpose of their visit. Staying on-platform, enabling two-factor authentication, and vetting guest profiles carefully are the main protections against most of these.