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Cyber Risks · Krebs on Security

‘Land Lordz’ Service Powers Airbnb Scams

Summary: A subscription service called "Land Lordz" automates the creation and management of fake Airbnb sites and the messaging used to advertise fraudulent listings, with one operator paying $550 a month for a basic plan that supports more than 500 scam properties and up to 100 prospective guests. Victims are sent links to phishing pages such as airbnb.longterm-airbnb[.]co[.]uk that mimic Airbnb, forward requests to the real site, and record submitted usernames and passwords, while listings use names and images lifted from legitimate listings and deposits are requested before a reservation is locked in.

Key Takeaway: One operator running four dozen listings at $550 a month shows the scam is cheap enough to industrialize, and the phishing page captures credentials by relaying them to the real Airbnb, so a stolen login is not the only loss - the wired deposit is gone once the thieves cut off contact.

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Topics
Fraud & Scams
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