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EU Opens Booking.com Investigation Over Fake Listings and Phishing Scams

The European Commission is examining whether Booking.com has done enough to tackle fraudulent listings and phishing, with scrutiny also covering data risks and sponsored advertising.

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Widespread fraud reports emerge as backdrop to EU inquiry

Telegraaf ↗

Commission opens formal proceedings under Digital Services Act

elEconomista.es ↗

Scrutiny extends to data and sponsored advertising transparency

Adnkronos - ultimoratop ↗

Commission plans priority investigation into Booking.com fraud concerns

Irish Times ↗

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