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EU wants Booking.com to check out of its scam problem
The European Commission has opened a Digital Services Act investigation into Booking.com, examining whether the platform adequately prevents fraudulent listings, phishing, smishing, and social engineering attacks. The probe, which began October 16, 2026, also scrutinizes consumer data protection and advertising transparency. Commission officials cited Booking.com's admission of a 500-900 percent jump in travel scams over 18 months and noted that fraud notifications in the Netherlands alone increased tenfold in early 2026, causing €82,000 in damages.
Why it matters: Online travel platforms, their users, and property owners face significant fraud risk; European regulators now demand that Booking.com strengthen account takeover prevention, listing verification, and fraud detection systems.
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regulatory
EU wants Booking.com to check out of its scam problem
The European Commission has opened a Digital Services Act investigation into Booking.com, examining whether the platform adequately prevents fraudulent listings, phishing, smishing, and social engineering attacks. The probe, which began October 16, 2026, also scrutinizes consumer data protection and advertising transparency. Commission officials cited Booking.com's admission of a 500-900 percent jump in travel scams over 18 months and noted that fraud notifications in the Netherlands alone increased tenfold in early 2026, causing €82,000 in damages.
Why it matters: Online travel platforms, their users, and property owners face significant fraud risk; European regulators now demand that Booking.com strengthen account takeover prevention, listing verification, and fraud detection systems.
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