Is "PURCHASE BKGHOTEL AT BOOKING.C" fraud?

Written by Piper Hall

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "PURCHASE BKGHOTEL AT BOOKING.C"?

Bkghotel At Booking.com has been in business for several years as part of the larger Booking.com platform. They offer a variety of retail services primarily focused on travel accommodations. This includes hotel bookings, vacation rentals, and other lodging options. In addition, they may provide supplementary travel services like airport transfers and car rentals. The company operates through a global online platform, enabling users to make reservations for accommodations around the world.

  • PURCHASE: Transaction type indicating a purchase was made
  • BKGHOTEL: Vendor or merchant name (indicating a hotel booking service)
  • AT: Location context of the vendor (in this case, "at")
  • BOOKING.C: Website or online platform where the transaction took place (Booking.com)

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