I have done dozens of reservations and never heard of anything like that. Maybe don't book places with fewer than 5 reviews? Same goes to airbnb or any platfor

I have done dozens of reservations and never heard of anything like that. Maybe don't book places with fewer than 5 reviews? Same goes to airbnb or any platform that allows for anyone to publish a listing. On the other hand had one severe issue with a booking on airbnb and they essentially told me to go fuck myself.