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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Tourist Pricing Discrimination Scam
Restaurants charge foreign tourists more than locals for the same items
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Eiffel Tower area, central Paris cafés
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
An investigation showed that a person posing as an American tourist was offered more expensive options, bottled water instead of free tap water, and pressured into tipping, resulting in higher bills compared to locals
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Same items but higher bill, not offered cheaper options, waiter suggesting bottled water or extra tip
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Ask for tap water, check menu carefully, confirm prices before ordering, avoid tourist-heavy restaurants
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