A BBC reporter recently wrote to me in a desperate attempt to find something -- anything -- awful to include in his documentary about swapping. He said there must be scammers and irresponsible people who had destroyed someone's home. He just couldn't find any evidence of this. Here is my response:
It might not make for a dramatic film but the worst thing reported is generally differing housekeeping standards. No one has reported major damage or theft. There is now home exchange insurance to prevent any loss.
The only scammers I have heard about are bad club owners. There have been people who hacked the websites of real clubs to steal personal info and people who set up fake swap club websites to steal credit card numbers.
My sister swapped with a French guy whose home was a filthy pig sty to the point where she had to leave and book a hotel.
My worst experience was with a Parisian whose swap apartment was a stinky bachelor pad with burlap wall paper and ugly shag rugs from the 1970's.
Anyway I have heard from hundreds of home exchangers and there just are not the sort of problems you are seeking. Sorry.
If I am wrong, please feel free to comment. Maybe the BBC will interview you.
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