They Still Do This?! Hotel Deposit Scams in 2025 (Booking.com Users Beware)
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I've just came back from the first of my three holidays that I'm going on this year to shoot new content for you.
However, I was naive enough to think that all hotels in Europe have stopped doing this deposit scams that they're doing uh and have been doing for years and still most hotels have.
They're asking me as a private person to loan money to them so they can put it in a deposit and get interest rate out of it.
You should start refusing them for a deposit.
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Hotel Deposit Scams Still Happen in 2025 – What You Need to Know Have you ever checked into a hotel only to be asked for a surprise security deposit – even though you booked and paid everything in advance via Booking.com? 😠 You're not alone. Despite media coverage and public pressure, some hotel chains like Radisson and Pullman STILL demand unfair deposits at check-in in 2025. In this video, I share my personal experience, explain why this practice is outdated and unnecessary, and why it needs to stop. 🛑 💳 Already provided your card to Booking.com? Guess what — that should be enough! Yet some hotels keep insisting on an extra charge (or hold) "just in case." I break down why this is bad practice and what better hotels are doing instead. 🔍 Keywords: hotel deposit scam, Booking.com deposit, Radisson hotel deposit, Pullman deposit policy, hotel scam 2025, hotel check-in problem, Booking.com issues, hidden hotel fees, travel tips, avoid hotel scams, hotel review 2025, hotel hold charge explained 📍 Whether you're a frequent traveler, digital nomad, or booking your first vacation — watch this before you check in! ✅ Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment if this has happened to you 🔔 Subscribe for honest hotel & travel tips #HotelScam #BookingCom #TravelTips #Radisson #Pullman #HotelDeposit #HotelReview #HiddenFees #TravelHacks #HotelProblems #2025Travel #HotelHold #TravelWarning #BookingTips #CheckInScam #HotelFraud