The Real Hustle has produced an excellent exposee of a scam that could hit patio diners. This video shows the scam in action. The unsuspecting customers are not actors, but watch as an ordinary guy posing as wait staff scams three couples out of their credit card using the line “since you’re sitting outside we’re going to have to take your credit card inside, because we’ve had a lot of runners (or “dine and dash”) and we need to protect ourselves. We’re not going to charge the card and you can pay with cash if you like.” Seems reasonable enough, no? That’s what makes it such an easy scam to pull off.
Don’t be a victim. Never give over your credit card unless you know your waiter or waitress is indeed working at the establishment (by bringing you your drink order). Still, it’s best not to EVER give your card away for an extended period of time, since servers may also pull scams on you while you’re dining — copying credit cards for example. If you find yourself in such a circumstance, find somewhere else to dine, or eat inside.
Don’t be a victim. Never give over your credit card unless you know your waiter or waitress is indeed working at the establishment (by bringing you your drink order). Still, it’s best not to EVER give your card away for an extended period of time, since servers may also pull scams on you while you’re dining — copying credit cards for example. If you find yourself in such a circumstance, find somewhere else to dine, or eat inside.
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