Booking.com targeted in EU investigation into phishing scams, fraudulent listings
EU regulators will examine whether Booking.com failed to curb fake listings, phishing and paid boosts, with possible fines reaching 6% of global turnover.
- On Wednesday, the European Commission launched an investigation into Booking under the Digital Services Act to determine if the platform adequately mitigates fraudulent listings and phishing scams.
- A Dutch consumers report recorded a "tenfold" increase in fraud notifications this year compared to 2025, with losses in the region of €82,000 on Booking.
- The Commission is examining whether Booking properly identified risks from fake listings and impersonation fraud, while investigating if paid "boosted listings" are clearly identifiable as advertisements.
- Under the Digital Services Act, Booking Holdings could face fines of up to 6 per cent of global annual turnover if officials conclude anti-fraud measures are "absolutely substandard."
- EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen stated, "Europeans should be able to book their holidays without fear of being scammed," as the Commission conducts an "in-depth investigation as a matter of priority.
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