Restaurant Scams in Boracay

D'Mall Seafood Weight Scam

Around D'Mall shopping area and the beachfront in Boracay, seafood restaurants display tanks of live fish and shellfish at posted per-kilo prices. Tourists pick an item, the staff weigh it out of sight, and the bill reflects a substantially heavier weight than the actual portion served. Some venues also charge for ice in the weighing container or swap the selected fish for a cheaper variety. The scam is harder to spot because cooking removes obvious size cues.