Observed arrival · 2026-09-08

StayDetective investigates suspicious accommodation listings

staydetective.com Observed source

Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Paste an Airbnb or Booking.com listing URL and receive an evidence-based risk report covering photos, reviews, licenses, addresses, prices, and host identity.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-08 issue.

Field notes

The service accepts one or more accommodation listing URLs, then says it compares photos, review language and timing, rental registries, map data, market prices, community reports, host identity, contact details, and possible AI-generated imagery. Its displayed workflow contains 15 checks and assigns a 0–100 risk score. Paid access is listed at €2.99 for one listing, €4.99 for five, and €7.99 for ten, while the basic check is offered free without an account.

Observed signals

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

○OpenPublic substance visible

$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central

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