489. Chargebacks 101: Spotting Red Flags and Safeguarding Your Bookings

Thanks For Visiting · Aug 14, 2025 · 36m · transcript

This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re diving deep into a topic no host wants to deal with—but every host needs to understand: chargebacks.

Whether you’ve faced one before or you’re hearing the term for the first time, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to protect your business from costly disputes. We’re breaking down what a chargeback is, why it happens, and the difference between when an OTA is the merchant of record and when you are.

We’ll share:

Real-world scenarios where chargebacks occur (including Sarah’s firsthand story)

9 practical prevention strategies to deter fraud…