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Booking.com faces EU investigation over fake listings and phishing scams

Booking.com is facing a formal European Union investigation over fake accommodation listings, phishing scams and paid search rankings that may […]

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Booking.com faces EU investigation over fake listings and phishing scams

Booking.com is currently under an EU investigation for allegedly running fake accommodation listings, phishing scams, and displaying search results that are not clearly marked as advertisements. The European Commission aims to determine if the travel platform is taking sufficient measures to protect consumers from fraud and comply with European rules on online transparency under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

The investigation will focus on how Booking.com handles fraudulent listings, safeguards reservation information, and identifies paid visibility in search results. Despite not currently being found in violation of EU law, the company could face substantial fines and be required to change aspects of its platform if violations are discovered.

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