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TRAVEL SCAM
Prague, Czech Republic
Restaurant Bread & Snack Charge Scam
Restaurants serve bread or snacks without request and charge tourists for them later.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist restaurants, Old Town, city center
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist sits at restaurant table
2. Bread or snacks are placed automatically
3. Tourist eats assuming it is free
4. Bill includes charges for these items
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Food placed without ordering
• No price mentioned upfront
• Small extra charges on bill
• Staff not informing about cost
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Ask staff to remove unwanted items immediately
• Confirm if items are free before eating
• Check bill carefully before paying
• Avoid eating unrequested food
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