European Commission formally investigates whether Booking.com’s anti-fraud measures violate the DSA

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The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Booking.com to assess whether it has adequately evaluated and mitigated the risks of fake listings, impersonation fraud, and phishing scams. The investigation will focus on how booking and guest data are shared with accommodation providers, the design of its messaging service, and whether listings that pay to boost their search rankings are clearly labeled as ads. Booking.com said it is cooperating with the investigation and prioritizes security, trust, and the protection of personal information.