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Fake bookings, linked to immigration fraud on temporary resident visa (TRV) applications, are on the rise in Canadian hotels.

A national survey conducted by Nanos reveals that the majority of Canadians believe short-term rentals have negative impacts on and support limiting commercial short-term rentals.

In 2024, 84 percent of members reported being the victim of booking fraud where guests book weeks-long stays, often with fake credit cards, but cancel at the last minute. These fraudulent bookings have resulted in foregone revenue losses of around with $462 million to $603 million this year alone.

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