Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com exposes platform verification gaps

A consumer group listed the UK Prime Minister's residence, 10 Downing Street, on Booking.com to demonstrate that the platform fails to verify listings, calling the company 'unfit'. Booking.com dismissed the test as a 'limited test' not reflecting the broader experience. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about platform integrity and consumer protection in the online travel sector.