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European Commission investigates Booking.com over suspected scams and fraud

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Booking.com over suspected consumer protection breaches, covering fake accommodation listings, identity theft scams, and illegal accommodation offers.

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If you use Booking.com to book accommodation in Portugal, the investigation aims to crack down on fraudulent listings and illegal offers, though no immediate rule changes or refunds have been announced yet.

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