Booking faces EU probe over scams and unlabeled paid listings
( October 21, 2026, 10:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Accommodation platform Booking faces an EU investigation into fraudulent and unauthorized listings, account takeovers and scam messages seeking extra payments, and unclear labeling of paid search promotions. The probe by the European Commission falls under the Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to tackle illegal content and clearly identify ads, with additional risk-management duties for the largest services. No violations have been established.The statement is attached....
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