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Re: First time renter in need of good advice - how to verify who I am renting from

More important then who you are renting from is, are they the owner of the unit they are renting. Ask to see a copy of their reservation confirmation. Ask for their name and look them up on the internet or Facebook. On Redweek.com, go to their listing and on the right column look for something like this: Posted by John B. Member since 2016 The longer they have been a member, the more likely they are to be ligit. The method of payment, i.e. personal check, PayPal and credit card are good indications. Wire transfer, not so good. John B.