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The EU checks Booking.com

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The EU checks the travel site Booking.com. The firm has its seat in Amsterdam. Many people report fraud. Bad people offer fake hotels there. Travelers pay money for a fake room. In 2026, there are over 1000 reports.

The EU also checks the data protection. Thieves use real data for fake messages. They want to steal passwords and bank data. This trick is Phishing. The EU wants safe rules. The site reports much more fraud now.

Another topic is ads on the site. Hotels can pay for better ranks. Users must see this clearly. The EU uses the Digital Services Act for this check. High fines wait if the firm breaks rules. The firm helps the EU.

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Definitions

EU
The EU is a group of countries.
Phishing
Phishing is a trick to steal secret data.
Digital Services Act
This law protects users on the internet.

Locations

Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a big city.

Sources

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Spiegel

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Die Presse

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FAZ

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la Repubblica

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Bild

Wegen Betrugsfällen: EU ermittelt gegen Reiseportal Booking.com

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ORF

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