Airbnb Host Sent Fake Police Report To Scam Money For ‘Deep Cleaning Service,’ Police Say

Airbnb host Katherine Jensen is facing serious charges after allegedly filing a false police report, per WSBTV.
Photo Credit: Coweta Co. Jail

Airbnb host Katherine Jensen is facing serious charges after allegedly filing a false police report, per WSBTV. According to the Newnan Police, Jensen owned the property at 11 Melson Street. 

The police department received an email from one of Jensen’s Airbnb guests, accusing Jensen of attempting to deceive Airbnb by submitting a fake complaint along with a fabricated police report. 

In addition, she allegedly sent a bogus cleaning invoice to the platform to obtain reimbursement for a deep clean from another guest. 

Jensen was arrested on June 6, 2023, and has been charged with two counts of forgery in the second degree, theft by deception, and criminal attempt at theft by deception. She has since been released on bail after being booked into the Coweta County Jail. 

The Newnan officials have stated that this is an ongoing investigation, and more charges may be filed as the detectives work to gather information from Airbnb to identify any other potential victims.

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