Booking.com Faces EU Investigation Over Phishing Scams and Fraudulent Listings
Booking.com is under investigation by the European Union concerning phishing scams and fraudulent listings.

Macon, GA, October 21, 2026 —
Booking.com is under investigation by the European Union concerning phishing scams and fraudulent listings, according to the available summary. It does not provide further details about the allegations or the investigation.
The information provided does not identify which EU institution is conducting the investigation, when it began, or what specific conduct is being examined. It also does not describe the listings or scams involved, or say whether the matter relates to particular countries, users or transactions.
No findings or outcome are reported. The summary does not say whether any rules or laws may have been breached, whether enforcement action has been taken, or whether Booking.com has responded. The investigation itself should not be taken as evidence that wrongdoing has been established.
Other important details remain unavailable, including the scope and status of the inquiry and any steps that may follow. Without those details, the available information establishes only that the company is under EU investigation concerning the two named issues. Further specifics about the allegations, the responsible authority and any response were not provided.
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