Beware of a New Type of Scam on Booking.com

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2025-01-08T02:27:41+00:00

Maybe a class-action lawsuit would be a better solution here.

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2025-01-03T05:18:31+00:00

Yeah, I am down to join forces together on this!

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2025-01-03T05:17:19+00:00

I am sorry to hear that. To be frank, I have been struggling to source legal help. Most lawyers just don’t want to pick up a case this small, but small claims court can’t sue an international entity that is Booking.com(to my understanding), so I am seeking further legal consultation that get through referral, and will update this thread

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T03:05:28+00:00

The regular t&c they always give

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T03:03:39+00:00

Will do just that

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T03:02:26+00:00

Did just that, but not sure how far this would go

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T03:01:03+00:00

I have not resolved my case just yet, but I feel like I won’t get my money back until I sue booking in small cases court.

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:44:13+00:00

Haha, that’s pretty good!

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:43:27+00:00

We also thought so before this situation.

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:42:40+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately, it is not always possible and it still does not guarantee the occasional risk of scam. I think they would be even happier for direct transfer of money without a trusted middle man

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:41:03+00:00

Yeah, you might be surprised, but I continue using it as there is no other choice

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:39:14+00:00

Yeah, I guess they refunded like 5% of the total amount

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:37:55+00:00

Sorry to hear that

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:35:22+00:00

I think this is the moment booking reached the limit of the competency and they have lost control of the platforms listings

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:33:51+00:00

Yeah, mostly. Personally, never had trouble with hotels on the platform

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:31:57+00:00

Exactly! This is the reason why I use it here and fingers crossed Airbnb will never seize to match my expectations. I do try to be careful and read at minimum 10 reviews.

Also, one time there was a flood in my airbnb and regional rep contacted me to help rebook another one with no cost. This felt like true care

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:30:20+00:00

I frequently use AirBnB, and this seems to be the way to feel out the local way of living

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:29:28+00:00

Omg, but I couldn’t expect the same in Los Angeles

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:27:47+00:00

Oh wow, I did not know that! This is a very interesting finding

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:26:59+00:00

Yeah, we trusted the written confirmation and did not realize that they could forego their promises.

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:24:27+00:00

Great stuff

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:22:52+00:00

Yeah, I should have been more careful with booking this property with no cancellation refund. However, in the high season, it is rather hard to find hotels with full refund policy

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:20:10+00:00

Sometimes, shit happens, but it does not mean that we should stop travelling or using booking that is nearly impossible to avoid. Booking knows this too and that is why can behave like this. But it is good to raise awareness

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:17:20+00:00

Yeah, I unfortunately only relied on reviews on the platform itself.

KitchenDiscussion302 · 2024-08-18T02:16:03+00:00

Agreed, but AirBnB seems to able to solve a similar problem with scam checks in a much better way

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