If we have at least a first name, last name, and date of birth for a US-based user who creates a listing, or is associated with a booking, we may perform a background check on that user. We also may perform background checks on India-based hosts.
Note: Learn more about the background checks we may run on service hosts in certain regions.
Find out how the results of a background check can impact your stay, service or experience, or your ability to use Airbnb.
Background checks may provide helpful information, but they don’t guarantee that a person won’t break the law in the future.
Why? Because background checks have limitations. Sure, they may help identify past criminal conduct or other red flags where records are available, but not always. Some limitations are:
As a result, background checks may not reveal comprehensive or recent criminal record activity. Continue to use your own judgment when making or accepting bookings on Airbnb and follow these sensible safety tips.