Beware of Scams Targeting Restaurants CONTACT: Carol Wight, CEO 505-343-9848 executive@nmrestaurants.org Scams Target Restaurants Restaurants are an easy target for scammers looking to take advantage of their hospitable nature. We have assembled a list of common scams that restaurants face below. Click on the scam name for more details on that particular scam. You may […]
Employees Sue Restaurant… Who is the Victim?
It could be you! I just had a very disturbing visit from an immigrant couple who recently had to close their restaurant in Santa Fe. It appears they were sued by three employees for not paying the “living wage” in Santa Fe. The City attorney audited the restaurant for each case and found that in […]
Update Yourself on the Latest Scams
You may think you know all there is to know about the latest scams. We all know by now to be wary of “princes” overseas looking for money, and we are getting better about spotting online schemes, but it is always a good idea to stay informed on the latest scams. Scammers use many different […]
Over-Ordering Scam in Restaurants
Over Ordering Scam in Restaurants aka. Relay Operator Scam A restaurant is contacted via email or telephone, often multiple times. A large takeout or catering order is then placed – frequently the number is 300 people – or reservations for around 20 people are made on several dates. Some variations offered by the scammer include […]
Rules for Detecting Counterfeit Money
Detecting Counterfeit Money Pay close attention during all cash transactions and report any suspicious currency immediately. Police also suggest: Do not rely solely on counterfeit detection markers, or pens. The markers are not always 100 percent effective. Look closely for watermarks that are visible when a bill is held up to a light source. The […]
Phony Health Inspector Scam
Health Department Scam 1) A number of restaurants in have received telephone calls from a person claiming to be a “health inspector from the US Department of Health” introducing a new procedure for arranging a health inspection. The phony health inspector scam asks the business owner to follow a procedure to get a special “code” […]
Bad English Restaurant Scam
Bad English Restaurant Scam We actually got this fax in our office at NMRA Subject: Dinning Enquires For 22nd July to 25th July 2010, time: 6:30pm > Good day Sir/Madam, > How are you today? I am Major General Jose Galvan, a retired > force (Army). There is 3 days Military conference training in July, […]