What is the "Bar Overcharging Scam" scam in Almaty?

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Friendly locals invite solo tourists to bars they are partnered with. After a few drinks, bills of 5–10 times the normal rate arrive. Security staff at scam bars have been reported to physically intimidate tourists who refuse to pay, escorting them to an ATM. Choose your own bars using Google Maps with verified reviews. Never follow strangers to a bar of their choosing. Ask for a written menu with prices before ordering anything. Tell someone your location before heading out alone at night in Almaty.

Restaurant Scams in Almaty

Bar Overcharging Scam

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