Airbnb says it is cracking down on fake listings and has removed 59,000 in 2023

Airbnb said that later this year it will begin verifying all listings in its top five markets (Alamy/PA)

Airbnb said it is cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.

The company said it has removed 59,000 fake listings and prevented another 157,000 from joining the platform this year.