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Alleged SF hotel booking scam had up to 85% markup fees: city attorney
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Stephanie Rothman , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway It is reported that the markup fees were as high as 85 percent.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has taken action against hotel booking sites. He alleges that these sites deceived travelers, resulting in overpayments for hotel stays. The lawsuit claims this practice has negatively impacted residents, businesses, and the tourism industry in San Francisco.
It is reported that the markup fees were as high as 85 percent. Further information on the lawsuit and its allegations can be found in a full report by KRON4, featuring Stephanie Rothman. The report provides more details on the situation and the city attorney's actions.
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Category: library Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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