Vrbo

🚨 Heavily Impersonated

Travel · Founded 1995

Vrbo (Vacation Rentals By Owner) is a vacation rental marketplace owned by Expedia Group, focusing on whole-home rentals.

Trust Score

out of 10

Our Verdict

Vrbo is legitimate. Book and pay only through Vrbo's official platform. Off-platform rentals using Vrbo photos are almost certainly scams.

This is a legitimate company that is frequently impersonated by scammers. Verify all communications carefully.

⚠️ Scam Warning

Vrbo is legitimate but scammers use Vrbo listing photos to advertise fake rental properties on Craigslist and other platforms. Always book through Vrbo directly.

🚨 Known Scams Using Vrbo's Name

• Rental scammers using Vrbo listing photos in fraudulent off-platform listings
• Fake Vrbo customer service contacting users about phishing

🚩 Red Flags to Watch For

⚠ Rental advertised on a third-party platform with what appear to be Vrbo photos

⚠ Host asking for payment outside the Vrbo platform

📋 Report a Scam Involving Vrbo

If you've encountered a scam using Vrbo's name, report it to help protect others.

Report to FTC Report to Vrbo Report to FBI IC3

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