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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Tourist Restaurant Overcharging Scam
Tourists are charged significantly higher prices than locals for the same food and service
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Champ-de-Mars, Eiffel Tower nearby restaurants
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Restaurants use tactics like not offering cheaper options, charging for bottled water instead of free tap water, and misleading tourists about tipping, sometimes increasing tips without consent
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
No option for cheaper items, waiter hiding payment screen, being told tipping is required, higher bill than expected
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Check menu carefully, ask for tap water, confirm if service is included, watch card machine during payment
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