EU formally investigates Booking.com's anti-fraud measures
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On October 21, 2026, the European Commission's press center announced that the Commission had initiated formal proceedings under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to investigate how Booking.com addresses scams and fraud. The investigation focuses on how Booking.com combats scams and fraud, as well as the status of these related practices under the framework of the Digital Services Act. The announcement described the action as formal proceedings but did not disclose more specific investigative steps, timelines, cases involved, potential penalties, or final conclusions.
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- European Commission — Press CornerEuropean Commission launches formal investigation into Booking.com under the Digital Services Act over its efforts to combat scams and fraud
European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against Booking.com under the Digital Services Act to examine how it addresses scams and fraud. The investigation will focus on how Booking.com combats scams and fraud, and how its related practices comply with the framework of the Act.
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