What is the "Inflated Seafood Pricing Trap" scam in Dakar?

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Seafood restaurants along the Corniche and Île de Gorée present dishes without clear pricing or weight specifications. Waiters describe fish by French names unfamiliar to tourists and quote vague prices. Final bills are 3-4x the verbal estimate, justified by claims of "fresh catch pricing" or "weight-based billing." Staff become aggressive if challenged. Always ask for the exact price per dish and kilo before ordering. Request prices in writing on your table. Stick to restaurants with posted menus and fixed prices near major tourist areas. Eat where locals eat—cheaper and more transparent. Take a photo of the menu and verbal price agreement before ordering.

Restaurant Scams in Dakar

Inflated Seafood Pricing Trap

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