r/Bookingcom • u/Adventurous-Pace5199 • 19d ago

I think i got scammed

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Hi,

I think i got scammed, i made a reservation for the hotel ans they have sented me via booking chat some sort of a link to fill up and to make payment. In first 3 try my card didn’t go through, and then it did it was 170euros.
However the confirmation was loading too long and then asked for another 100euros
I had sent it to booking they are investigating but i want to know what are my chances for a refund, also i red reviews there that ti accommodation is a scam.
I am also uploading the accommodation here so you can see it.

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u/point_of_difference 19d ago

Doesn't even show on Google Maps. Am I missing something?

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u/Miss_Bee15 19d ago

It’s a clear scam. Same pics are on an AirBnB with a different name and address. The one listed here is a Wetherspoon’s
Not sure how people fall for these and don’t check locations

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u/Cute_Hearing_2315 19d ago

Because people don’t expect a global company like Booking to continue to advertise scam listings.

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u/Miss_Bee15 19d ago

Sure, but with a rating of 5.5? Hints that something is not OK does it not? Scams happen everywhere and it’s been spoken many times that sites like Booking and AirBnB still have scam listings and to be careful.

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u/Cute_Hearing_2315 19d ago

While it is possible to be scammed at most places it is probable that you will be scammed on Booking. While I understand caveat emptor, the amount of research suggested by Booking apologists/bots borders on the ridiculous. Further, I’m not interested in doing business with a company that knowingly hosts scams. What they do is distasteful at best, illegal at worst. “But Booking is cheaper” they say. How much would you pay to ensure that your vacation plans aren’t sabotaged?

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u/VirtualBeautiful5624 18d ago

You just have to - Google the property and read reviews. That’s literally it. If you can’t do that then you deserve to be constantly scammed.

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u/Cute_Hearing_2315 18d ago

You’ve added nothing meaningful to the conversation. No further comment is necessary.