There's no real security in the process described. If they stole a wallet with a credit card, they also have the ID. I'd categorize it as actually harmful because it gives more of an illusion of security.
Couchsurfing apparently has someone capable of logical thinking on staff. The round trip of verifying an address adds real security.
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There's no real security in the process described. If they stole a wallet with a credit card, they also have the ID. I'd categorize it as actually harmful because it gives more of an illusion of security.
Couchsurfing apparently has someone capable of logical thinking on staff. The round trip of verifying an address adds real security.
It helps, but it still wouldn't protect you from someone serious on bullying a host or the system.