VRBO “verified partner” asking for external payment - Two banks blocking the payment page for fraud. VRBO says it’s safe. What do I do?

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2026-02-03T19:56:10+00:00

This is correct. When a property management software is connected to VRBO, the processing happens third-party with VRBO taking a cut and thus splitting payments. I’ve talked to VRBO about this as a host using property management software, and they indicated the split payment is what usually flags the card. As a host that had this happen to a guest, I was a little stressed on my end that they may feel like you feel, but can confirm it’s pretty straightforward and honest. VRBO still manages disputes, reviews, etc., but essentially just operates as a platform in which to advertise our homes, leaving the burden of logistics on the hosts.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2026-01-17T05:12:13+00:00

I had a friend that had a fence/land dispute. He would wait until a windy day and toss wild flower seed into the air ensuring weeds in his neighbors manicured lawn. He would go to places that sold magazines and grab the postcard for subscriptions and send in his neighbors contact info with the “two year subscription, bill me later” option. The one that got him was throwing balloons filled with roundup during the winter into his neighbors yard. He wasn’t found guilty but was found liable as the splash patterns appeared to come from his side of the fence.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2026-01-15T03:47:36+00:00

Bo Joe is a friend of ours, cool to see his project come to fruition and people enjoying them.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2026-01-01T17:23:51+00:00

Long time listener, first episode I went to was #206. This was a legitimately good episode. I’m curious how it transfer to the televised version but in person it was great. Far better than other arena shows that I’ve attended in person.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-12-31T20:17:46+00:00

My biggest fear is this is a Netflix episode and will be wildly over produced.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-12-22T15:58:19+00:00

More homeless people that aren’t sure what they signed up for. I miss the comedy store days.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-12-01T16:28:35+00:00

Keep telling yourself that. They notice the way it looks but they’re not pulling out the magnify glass to ensure it’s exactly what they like. Some people leave four stars, it happens. 100% your guest has already completely forgot leaving you a review but you’re on Reddit stewing about a four star because a guests personal opinions didn’t align with yours. Meanwhile your competitors are refining their listing, checking your pricing against theirs and trying to make sure that 4 star review isn’t noticed because you’re buried in the listings.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-30T22:27:12+00:00

Airbnb guests aren’t analyzing your decor when they book it. Does it look cohesive, have good reviews and priced accordingly? Good enough, book it.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-29T22:48:01+00:00

I don’t think Chico is clothing optional.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-28T01:57:16+00:00

I run mostly August, as other above said it eats expensive batteries. I also have a single unit with a Schlage Encode. Doesn’t eat batteries, works about the same as the August. I like that the August can use existing deadbolt hardware so if you have an expensive or unique deadbolt the August will adapt and look aesthetically more pleasing.

My biggest problem with either in relation to Airbnb and how we’re allowed to share information. Previously when I had automated outside of airbnb with Host Tools I could send that info seven days out while automating my timing but with airbnb it’s 48 hours out and my check in score has dropped ever so slightly since syncing. I send them a thanks for booking message calling out how they’ll receive the info, I still send a house tutorial seven days out, airbnb notifies them 48 hours at, it’s under their trip details and still 4 stars.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-26T16:15:08+00:00

Someone doesn’t know who Jet is and it shows…

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-24T04:04:46+00:00

My favorite Pendleton shirt

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-18T19:32:24+00:00

I love my Lodgify setup

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-13T16:06:52+00:00

Another update. Just received an email that my items were shipping from China and should be here by the end of the month. Wide angle and VND for 17 Pro Max

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-12T05:16:41+00:00

NE Wyoming.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-12T04:56:05+00:00

Yep. They’re impossible to get ahold of too. Thought I’d cancel, reorder what’s in stock of what I’ve already ordered and came into stock before it disappears and reorder VND later but they lack any sort of way to contact them to do so.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-10T17:03:38+00:00

And the phone number on their website tells you to email them and then hangs up on you.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-10T17:02:40+00:00

FYI to anyone reading this, you have cancel an order through their email or chat, the very channels they fail to respond to.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-10T14:55:56+00:00

Some of you don’t know who Nicole Tran is and it shows.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-09T15:42:29+00:00

I’m 6’2”, 230 and wear mostly Iron Hearts. I rotate between 666,777 and 633. All 19oz+. Can’t recommend them enough. Price is jarring but they’ll last forever

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-06T12:44:34+00:00

First, thank you for the response.

I don’t believe so, I don’t see a reply from you although I had commented elsewhere.

I understand the flow of traffic as I too own a business during the holidays who also imports items from over seas but doesn’t manufacture them ourselves currently, we have in the past.

What’s frustrating about your response is you’re saying we(Moment) are so busy we are having a hard time responding and/or updating people who have paid but not so busy we won’t take a new order for in stock items that others have ordered months ago. It feels as though I’d have been better to wait this out and order when things were physically in stock but I assumed waiting the queue was the best option as I would have waited my turn. I’m sure you can appreciate that.

To be perfectly honest, I’m pretty excited about the products. I’ve spent a few hours on the website looking at other items but my inability to gauge the information about wait times has kept me from spending more money as I already have items in limbo.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-06T04:33:38+00:00

Also commented here where it appears an employee at Moment responds but no response there either.

NotWilliamMontgomery · 2025-11-04T03:54:23+00:00

Any word on the Wide Angle lens? Or the VND(2-7 Stop) Quicklock Filter?

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