CouchsurfingReviews of couchsurfing.com

Bevor man überprüfen kann wie die App/Internetseite aufgebaut ist/arbeitet, muss man sich erstmal registrieren. Nach der Registrierung erfährt man dass das Programm eigentlich Geld kostet. Nach dem regestrieren und bezahlen kann man Couchsurfing immer noch nicht nutzen, weil man sich erst verifizieren muss. Dafür gibt es eine viiielzahl an Aufgaben. Eine davon die mit 25% besonders viel bringt ist, sein Konto über Paypal/Kreditkarte zu verifizieren. ACHTUNG das kostet 60€ wir aber erst vor dem letzten klick zum Abschluss angezeigt⚠️

when I pay the $2.99 Couchsurfing subscription, I saw a large message instructing me to "verify your account with your credit card." Since other services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), verify account authenticity with a card (without any charge), many people, including myself, add their card without noticing the small, light gray text that reveals the hidden price. By the time you realize this, it's basically too late. You are charged 56 euros, which doesn't seem legal or ethical in the EU, as customers have the right to request a refund.

BE AWARE OF THE LIFETIME VERIFICATION SCAM During the verification process, I was taken to a page that offered the option to verify my account via PayPal or credit card. At no point during this process was the cost of verification mentioned. After providing my card details, I was unexpectedly charged 56€. This lack of transparency regarding the fee constitutes a dark-pattern fraud and is unacceptable. SCAMMERS

WARNING - DONT GIVE YOUR CREDIT CARD TO COUCHSURFING UNLESS YOU EMAIL THEM FIRST AND ASK FOR THE STARTUP COSTS I activated a one month account - it very clearly stated it would be $4 for the month. I got to choose between $4 for the month and $20 dollars for the year. Totally reasonable. There was never a place to click for anything else and then they charged me $87 dollars for a "lifetime membership" (credit card charge). I read on some reddits later that when you are giving your credit card number, there is this very hard to read grey writing. Its totally not worth it.

Had a couchsurfer complain about me but the people who run Couchsurfing never asked me for my side of the story. My account was suspended and then deactivated. They never reached out to me. I find it incredibly unfair that I cannot defend myself against accusations made against me. They also mentioned that others had complained about me but I had over 1000 friends on the app and the only reason I could think why anyone would have complained about me is because I sent them friend requests.

Charging entrance fees to the ghost town. Can not delete profile or answer requests. Total scam.

Tja wie auch schon einigen vor mir habe ich gerade unbeabsichtigt und ohne Hinweis 56 € an Couchsurfing überwiesen, nachdem ich auf die Verifizierung geklickt habe. Ich hab auf die Rechnugn per Mail geantwortet, dass ich die Verifizierung widerrufen möchte. Hatte irgendjemand schon Erfolg bei seinem Rückruf? Was sagt der REchtsschutz dazu? Bin dankbar für jeden Tipp!

A total scam. They claim to have no refunds for the service, even though it is an illegal practice within the EU. They charge without permission and then refuse to give the money back even though I cancel the subscription.