What is the "Card-terminal and DCC overcharge" scam in Hallstatt?

Card terminals offer home-currency charging at a poor built-in rate to non-euro tourists, or a tip is pre-filled on the screen and added before you notice it. Pay in euros and check the amount before tapping.

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Money & ATM Scams in Hallstatt

Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. 1 documented money & atm scams scams in Hallstatt — how they work and how to avoid them.

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