Airbnb warning travelers about look-alike sites

Those looking to book spring and summer travel should be alert to a new warning from Airbnb.

The company is urging travelers to watch out for third-party sites that claim to be affiliated with Airbnb but are not.

Here are some simple steps users can protect themselves:

It's also important to try not to act on impulse when booking travel, if the deal seems too good to be true, that is typically a red flag.