‘Vice’ Writer Allie Conti Uncovers Airbnb Scammers After Vacation Nightmare

Journalist Allie Conti booked an Airbnb in Chicago and ended up uncovering a massive scam. Minutes before Conti and her friends were to check in to their rental, they received a call from their host, who told them their apartment was flooded. He invited them to stay at a different property, which Conti described as “a flophouse.” “It’s a classic bait and switch,” Conti told InsideEdition.com. Since the alleged incident, Airbnb has pledged to institute consumer protections.