What is the "Inflated Restaurant Bills and Fake Charges" scam in Chennai?

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Tourist-focused restaurants near Marina Beach and temples add phantom charges to bills (extra plates, drinks not ordered, or inflated prices for items). English menus are priced 2-3x higher than local menus. Staff pressure tourists to pay immediately without reviewing the bill closely. Always ask to see the written bill before paying, request both English and local menus to compare, and use cash only after seeing the total. Avoid restaurants that refuse to show menus upfront or pressure immediate payment.

Restaurant Scams in Chennai

Inflated Restaurant Bills and Fake Charges

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