A London woman, renting a Manhattan apartment via Airbnb, left early due to safety concerns. The host subsequently claimed over £12,000 in damages, providing photos of a cracked coffee table as evidence. The guest suspected the images were AI-generated or doctored due to inconsistencies. Airbnb initially sided with the host but later refunded the guest's full stay cost after further investigation. The guest believes the claim was retaliatory for her early departure. Despite potential image manipulation, the 'superhost' only received a warning.
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