Illinois Diners Check Your Bill As Some Servers May Be Adding Extra $$$

Imagine you and your friends or family out for a bite to eat, tipping a fair amount and leaving only to find out you were charged just a bit extra. Devious right?

That's precisely what happened to one Chicago diner who shared their experience on Reddit.

Server added $2 to a large bill
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The customer, who visits the restaurant regularly, noticed a few days later that their bill had been inflated by just one percent.

Was it a mistake? It could be, but what if it wasn't?

When they called the restaurant, the general manager quickly and surprisingly confirmed the customer's discrepancy and offered a refund without hesitation or pushback.

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That quick response would immediately be a red flag: How often does this happen?

A small charge, just a couple of bucks, would probably go unnoticed by most folks, making it an almost undetectable way to skim extra cash over time.

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You can see it. The numbers could add up fast if every table had just a few extra dollars added to the bill.

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It's a good reminder for people eating in Illinois and elsewhere. Always be sure to check your receipts.

Do servers really try this stuff or was it an honest mistake?

This isn't about a two-dollar charge; this is about trust, and while this manager handled the issue well, there's no telling how every other restaurant will react.

Was it an actual mistake, or was someone up to something no good? That's the issue, but you know one thing: you'll double-check your receipt with your final charge the next time you tip.