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EU Investigates Booking.com Scam Listings
EU opens probe into Booking.com's scam listings and paid rankings under Digital Services Act.
In brief
EU opens probe into Booking.com's scam listings and paid rankings under Digital Services Act. European Commission launched formal investigation into Booking.com for potential violations of Digital Services Act regarding scam listings and paid search placements. Originally reported by TokenPost.
EU opens Booking.com investigation
European Commission launched formal investigation into Booking.com on Oct 21, examining scam listings and paid search placements.
Investigation focuses on platform safeguards
The inquiry examines how Booking.com assesses risks from nonexistent properties, impersonation and non-compliant listings.
Digital Services Act compliance review
Commission reviews whether paid placements meet advertising disclosure requirements under Digital Services Act.
The bottom line
European Commission launched formal investigation into Booking.com for potential violations of Digital Services Act regarding scam listings and paid search placements.
