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Airbnb focusing on human trafficking, teaming up with non-profit to fight crime

Posted at 2:08 PM, Feb 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-23 14:08:08-05

There's a new push from Airbnb to curb human trafficking crimes. A report from USA Today says the rental company is teaming up with the non-profit Polaris as the hospitality industry faces several lawsuits over the matter.

A 2018 study from the Human Trafficking Institue says more than 80 percent of cases in the U.S. happened at a hotel or home rental.

Airbnb's new effort includes training for hosts and staff members on how to spot suspicious bookings.