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TRAVEL SCAM
Prague, Czech Republic
Hidden Service Charge Restaurant Scam
Restaurants secretly add small extra charges like “service fee” or “recommended tip” to tourists’ bills.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist restaurants, city center, Old Town
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist dines at restaurant normally
2. Orders food and receives service as usual
3. Bill includes small hidden charges (service, tip, extra fee)
4. Tourist pays without noticing the additional cost
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Small extra charges on bill (service fee, tip)
• Not mentioned before ordering
• Charges appear automatically
• Mostly applied to foreign customers
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Always check bill carefully before paying
• Ask staff to explain any unknown charges
• Confirm service fees before ordering
• Refuse to pay unauthorized charges
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