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.

A CONSUMER watchdog has said it uncovered “systemic security failures” on Booking.com after it was able to set up and accept payment for a fake listing for 10 Downing Street

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

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.

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

Watchdog set up Downing Street listing on Booking.com to expose security gaps  ITVX

Consumer group Which? says it was able to advertise the Prime Minister's 10 Downing Street for let on Booking.com for several months - raising big concerns about the online giant's safeguards

Which? listed a property on the travel site headlined ‘1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London’.

A CONSUMER watchdog has said it uncovered “systemic security failures” on Booking.com after it was able to set up and accept payment for a fake listing for 10 Downing Street. On June 18, Which? listed a property on the travel site headlined “1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London” with the exact address and...

Which? listed a property on the travel site headlined ‘1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London’.

10 Downing Street listed in £55-a-night Booking.com investigation  The Times

Which? listed a property on the travel site headlined ‘1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London’.