Overcharged for lunch today
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
March 22, 2024 7:27pm CST
I went to the pub next to where I work and picked up something for lunch today. I paid for it with my debit card, just tapped it and went back to work. Never thought anymore of it. Just checked my bank account and noticed I was charged $50.40. I didn't get a receipt. I never do. I know everybody there because we go there often. They have great daily lunch specials.
Lunch should have been under $20 even with the tip. Not much I can do about it now but it is a lesson learned. I will be paying closer attention to my transactions from now on. I work too hard for my money to throw it away. I always watch closely when buying groceries so I don't get overcharged for something just never thought about it when eating out.
Have you ever been overcharged for something? How did you handle it?
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10 responses
@LindaOHio (178331)
• United States
23 Mar
Wow! That's a tough lesson to learn. I might mention it to them anyway. They might credit you. Have a good weekend.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50230)
• United States
23 Mar
We always gets receipts and look at them right away. So sorry that happened to you.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Mar
I am going to go talk to them on my lunch break tomorrow and see what they say
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@wolfgirl569 (106112)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Mar
Print off a copy of the latest charge and go talk to them. As you are a regular they should work with you to fix it.
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@porwest (90483)
• United States
23 Mar
If I am ever overcharged I almost always try to get my money back. I think, if the business is reputable, if you call them even without a receipt and explain the situation, they will probably gladly refund you. If they give you a hard time, you can always tell them they risk losing any future business from you.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Mar
I will talk to them in my lunch break tomorrow. If they don't make it right I will not be going there anymore.
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@porwest (90483)
• United States
24 Mar
@Happy2BeMe That's the right way to go, and I'd be sure to let them know that if they give you a hard time.
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@2ndchances24 (8886)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
23 Mar
if you know every 1 there then why not get a receipt
or something showing what you were charged to fix it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Mar
I will go talk to them on my lunch break tomorrow and see what they say about it.
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@2ndchances24 (8886)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
24 Mar
@Happy2BeMe 
they may just take it off your credit card
But I bet now you pay more atten doing such stuff like that.
they may just take it off your credit card
But I bet now you pay more atten doing such stuff like that.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160649)
• United States
23 Mar
Within this last year we went to a chain restaurant that serves breakfast foods. Ordered our food, paid and ate. In the car I noticed that what should have been "sides"included in the price were added in separately--so yes we were overcharged. Our lesson is 1. to check the ticket while there and 2. probably not eat there again.
@kaylachan (69549)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Mar
It's important to make sure before you leave. You could've bought something new, or a price changed. People are also greety with tips. Getting a recipt is a must.
And, I just ignored it and kept it in mind for next time. Sometimes, I'll question a price. Just to make sure I'm not being overcharged.
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@RebeccasFarm (89880)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Mar
You can't get it back? I mean the difference?
Surely you can coz they know you.
That is absolutely atrocious.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Mar
I will go talk to them on my lunch break tomorrow and see what they say about it.
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