New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The European Commission has opened an investigation into online accommodation booking platform Booking.com amid concerns that it is not protecting consumers from fake property listings and phishing scams.

The investigation will examine whether the company is complying with the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires online platforms to protect consumers from fake and harmful content.

Regulators will look into listings for properties that do not exist, as well as scams in which criminals pretend to be legitimate hotels or accommodation providers. They will also consider whether Booking.com has detected these risks and taken suitable action to mitigate them.

The investigation will also focus on p...