It says the tenant proposed it because airbnb won't allow large transaction like this, also this person needs to move in that night, hence that was the only quick way to get things sorted. I believe the girl wanted the business so tried to make it happen. I don't think she did it because of the commission, she didn't propose it. A bad person with evil intention will always find a way to lure the victim in. We shouldn't blame the victim, she was young and full of dreams. That wasn't her fault.
It is likely the tenant had propositioned her, with something such as: "I will only pay you if you stay here with me for the night" etc. It's so sad she believed the tenant would actually give her $90k.
Already sounds fishy when he said he's rich and coming by private jet. Come on..if can travel by private jet, rich people usually have their own holiday homes or stay in the most expensive hotels. Why would they rent an Airbnb? Obviously this person uses greed to scam this girl. Some more another point is not going through Airbnb platform. That is more fishy. There is no such thing as giving you more money. Usually people would want to reduce the cost if they are interested. And she should ask her friends to follow her.
Once again thank you very much Mike. To all people who think that the victim wasnt smart enough for believing something thats too good to be true, ask urself if u ever got scammed or lied, even the most professional in the society still getting scammed nowadays. The victim was being too tempted va by the offer, and yeah I admit there are a few points/conditions thats fishy or should be wary of, for example: No rich people would ask to pay without proof (in this case is not paying through Airbnb) cause this action is a liability to them, not having record or proof of the service/money they paid.
This is so sad, such a young beautiful girl. Even if she is not super cautious, the fault wasn't hers. There is a murderer out there, god knows how many life this person has taken or will take. London is very dangerous nowadays. Stay safe and don't trust anyone. RIP
I don’t know if Airbnb liable to d situation. D deal is off from Airbnb table. It is no deal with Airbnb anymore. D owner n a renter is doing a deal under d table. How can Airbnb verify d person information as there is no deal continues. Righteous n Honestly is a key to successful in life.
I am currently working with a group of people claiming to work for the Liverpool police force with unknown background. I think they are providing information trading source among students group. Before that I stayed in an Airbnb and also have a strange experience.