How to avoid vacation rental scams

We recently received an alarming message from one of our readers, Kurt, from Victorville, California, about a vacation rental scam. Here’s what he has to share.  “Beware of vacation rental scammers. My brother-in-law owns a vacation rental in Fiji and someone set

How to compare vacation rental home prices

Not every matching vacation rental listing on popular vacation rental home sites like Airbnb and Vrbo are the same.  The identical short-term rental on one site may be more expensive than another.  Expensive fees are often added to the price you see

Beware of rise in short-term vacation rental scams

Vacation rental properties on sites like Airbnb and VRBO have grown immensely in popularity over the last few years. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER However, if you’re

Are you being watched in your next vacation rental?

As creepy and illegal as it sounds, there is a possibility that the next time you book a short-term vacation rental, the owner will have cameras set up.  CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND

Rental scams: How to recognize and avoid being a victim

Finding a long-term rental in an inflationary market is really a challenge, and scammers know that and are taking advantage of this vulnerability.  Whether you are looking for an apartment or a house, scammers are trying to fool you in a bunch