Airbnb does do background checks on members; however, it is a limited background check. Airbnb can use a member’s name and date of birth to check certain databases for criminal convictions, terrorist watch lists, or sex offender registrations. It is important to remember that there are limitations to these searches, and you can’t rely on these searches alone to decide if you should interact with someone on Airbnb. Check out our article on background checks here.