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This infographic helps protect yourself from Airbnb scammers

safety firstAirbnb and its many competitor sites have been busy promoting their safety measures since one user’s incredibly distressing experience. The incident grabbed headlines as well as the online travel industry’s attention and has been inspiration for companies renewed focus on customer security. While many sites have taken it upon themselves to make these improvements, a lot of responsibility still falls to the user.

Freebackgroundchecksusa.com has an eye-catching infographic to help you out. The self-screening process you should go through before handing over your keys or walking into a stranger’s home is laid out in this eye-catching image, making the whole thing a little more fun and little less scary. Check it out below. 

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