What is the "Fake City Tax Collection at Kleinmarkthalle" scam in Frankfurt?

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Individuals near the Kleinmarkthalle market and surrounding streets in central Frankfurt approach tourists claiming to collect a "city visitor tax" or "market fee" that must be paid in cash to enter the market or use the surrounding public areas. No such tax or market entry fee exists — Frankfurt's Kleinmarkthalle is free to enter and the city visitor tax is collected only by registered accommodation providers. No individual on the street has authority to collect Frankfurt's Kurtaxe (visitor levy) — it is only charged by your hotel or guesthouse as part of your accommodation bill. Ignore any street solicitor claiming you owe a market entry fee, city access charge, or spot fine payable in cash.

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Fake City Tax Collection at Kleinmarkthalle

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