BUSINESSR/SCAMS
[US] .BookOnline.com
A user reported a deceptive experience with BookOnline, where they were misled into booking a hotel room through a third-party service disguised as direct booking. The user faced pressure to book immediately, received a higher price than the hotel's direct rate, and encountered refusal for a refund from BookOnline.
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