Fake 10 Downing Street listing 'exposes security failures' on Booking.com

Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures

Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’ Successive politicians have clawed their way past colleagues over the years to call the residence home. Yet in an offer that probably seemed too good to be true, the property site Booking.com has been accused of “systemic security failures” after it was able to set up and accept payment for a fake listing fo…

2 Sept, 07:45

Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group

Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

2 Sept, 01:27

Fake 10 Downing Street listing set up ‘within minutes’ on Booking.com

A fake review described the stay as ‘exceptional’ and made a reference to how enjoyable it was ‘hanging out with Larry The Cat’

1 Sept, 23:01

Fake 10 Downing Street listing 'exposes security failures' on Booking.com

A bogus listing for 10 Downing Street was able to be set up on Booking.com in an investigation by a consumer watchdog.

2 Sept, 10:18

Tourists duped into booking fake stays at 10 Downing Street on Booking.com

Which? says travellers are at risk of being scammed due to poor security checks.

1 Sept, 23:01

Booking.com's glaring security issues exposed by fake '10 Downing Street' listing in undercover investigation

While the booking site claims to use advanced AI and multiple security controls, the team at Which? were able to set up a fake listing for the iconic property in minutes.

2 Sept, 07:25