The company denies that HomeAway and VRBO's websites have been hacked. Victor Wang, HomeAway's public relations manager, insists that phishing attempts are not a result of a breach of the HomeAway's system.

Can you get scammed on VRBO?

When using a website like HomeAway or Vrbo, people run the risk of being vulnerable to scams. And it's not just renters who need to be careful. Sometimes hosts can be defrauded by potential guests, too.

Can vrbo be trusted?

VRBO is decently reliable when it comes to getting a good property to rent for your vacation. As long as you do your research and keep in contact with the property owner, you should be able to avoid many common booking pitfalls, and resolve the ones that you do have without needing to contact VRBO directly.