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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Tourist Restaurant Overpricing Scam
Restaurants in major tourist areas charge inflated prices or use tricks to increase bills for tourists.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Eiffel Tower area, Louvre, central tourist districts
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Tourists dine in popular locations → Restaurants offer overpriced menus or push expensive bottled water → Final bill becomes significantly higher than expected
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Restaurants near landmarks, English-heavy menu, unsolicited bottled water
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Choose local restaurants away from tourist spots, ask for tap water, check menu prices before ordering
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