How to Use the Report Abuse Button on Couchsurfing
Go to the Couchsurfing website., Enter your log-in details., Look for the member you want to report., File a report., Select the appropriate “Abuse Type” from the drop-down menu., Confirm sending the report., Wait for the administrator’s response to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to the Couchsurfing website.
Open your web browser (any browser will do) on your computer, and type in https://www.couchsurfing.org.
Hit Enter to be directed to the Couchsurfing website. -
Step 2: Enter your log-in details.
Type in the username and password for your account on the text field provided, and click on the “Sign In” button.
If you don’t have an account yet, you can create a new ID by clicking on the “Sign Up” button or the “Connect with Facebook” button. , Once you’re on the account dashboard, click on the name of the member you want to report under the Host or Surfer section to open his or her profile page. , Once you’re on the user’s profile page, click on the “Report!” button located on the upper-right corner to start the reporting process. , Choosing the right type allows Couchsurfing administrators to isolate the case and take the right action based on your report.
There three types of abuse you can report:
Dating Spam—Some profiles use Couchsurfing as a dating site.
For example, “Single and ready to mingle! Hit me up!” is indeed very telling of intentions not at all travel accommodation–related.
Commercial Spam—Choose this to report profiles or posts that are only advertisements and have no relevance to Couchsurfing, hosting, or events fall under this category.
Fake Profile—Use this option to report impostors who pose as someone else on their profile to scam or trick other Couchsurfing users. , The site will ask you if you’re sure about sending the report.
Click on the orange “Report” button to proceed to sending it. , Couchsurfing will review the report, and act on it the soonest time possible.
Once you report a profile, you can no longer report it again.
Clicking on the “Report!” button again will only display the type of abuse you already selected. -
Step 3: Look for the member you want to report.
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Step 4: File a report.
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Step 5: Select the appropriate “Abuse Type” from the drop-down menu.
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Step 6: Confirm sending the report.
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Step 7: Wait for the administrator’s response to your report.
Detailed Guide
Open your web browser (any browser will do) on your computer, and type in https://www.couchsurfing.org.
Hit Enter to be directed to the Couchsurfing website.
Type in the username and password for your account on the text field provided, and click on the “Sign In” button.
If you don’t have an account yet, you can create a new ID by clicking on the “Sign Up” button or the “Connect with Facebook” button. , Once you’re on the account dashboard, click on the name of the member you want to report under the Host or Surfer section to open his or her profile page. , Once you’re on the user’s profile page, click on the “Report!” button located on the upper-right corner to start the reporting process. , Choosing the right type allows Couchsurfing administrators to isolate the case and take the right action based on your report.
There three types of abuse you can report:
Dating Spam—Some profiles use Couchsurfing as a dating site.
For example, “Single and ready to mingle! Hit me up!” is indeed very telling of intentions not at all travel accommodation–related.
Commercial Spam—Choose this to report profiles or posts that are only advertisements and have no relevance to Couchsurfing, hosting, or events fall under this category.
Fake Profile—Use this option to report impostors who pose as someone else on their profile to scam or trick other Couchsurfing users. , The site will ask you if you’re sure about sending the report.
Click on the orange “Report” button to proceed to sending it. , Couchsurfing will review the report, and act on it the soonest time possible.
Once you report a profile, you can no longer report it again.
Clicking on the “Report!” button again will only display the type of abuse you already selected.
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