World5 sources
EU Investigates Booking.com Over Fraudulent Listings and Scams
- The European Commission opened an investigation into Booking.com on Wednesday.
- The probe focuses on whether Booking.com meets its obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act.
- Concerns include the platform's handling of fake listings, phishing, and smishing scams.
- Booking.com has over 45 million users in the EU, making it a large online platform.
- The investigation aims to determine if Booking.com has underestimated the impact of fraud.
Articles (5)
The Next Web·
EU opens Digital Services Act investigation into Booking.com over scams
The Register·
EU wants Booking.com to check out of its scam problem
The Straits Times·
EU probes Booking.com over online fraud risks
The Irish Times·
Booking.com under investigation over fraudulent listings concerns
Reuters·
Booking.com targeted in EU investigation into phishing scams, fraudulent listings