What is the "Short-Changing in Busy City Centre Pubs" scam in Glasgow?

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Busy pub environments in Glasgow city centre, particularly around George Square and the Merchant City, create conditions for short-changing during high-volume service periods. Bartenders may return incorrect change quickly during Friday and Saturday nights, relying on the noise and pace of service to go unchallenged. Count your change before leaving the bar. State the denomination of your note clearly when paying. Using card payment eliminates this risk entirely.

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Short-Changing in Busy City Centre Pubs

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