You reported a threatening guest for extortion, but the platform sided with them instead. This episode breaks down what actually qualifies as extortion under vacation rental policies, why “I’ll report you” isn’t what you think it is, and the strategic moves that protect your listing when guests escalate conflicts.
Key Takeaways:
✅Extortion requires three specific elements: explicit review threat, conditional on payment, and documented in platform messages
✅ Threatening to “report you” is platform escalation, not extortion, especially if the guest has a legitimate complaint
✅ Listing accuracy determines dispute outcomes more than guest behavior or tone
✅ The “first to call” strategy: whoever contacts support first typically controls the narrative and gets the better outcome
Related Links:
Company: https://www.tokeet.com/
Blogs: https://www.tokeet.com/blog/
Blog: Airbnb Extortion Policy Explained: Why Your Report Was Denied 👉
https://blog.tokeet.com/airbnb-extortion-policy-explained/
