Family's outrage after being 'charged £618 for two hotdogs at Christmas market'
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A family from Scunthorpe has shared their outrage after claiming to have been charged over £600 for what they dubbed 'the UK's most expensive hotdogs' at a Christmas market. Laura Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan, 37, were enjoying a festive outing in Nottingham when they decided to treat their kids to two hotdogs. But the couple got the shock of their lives when Alan, without glancing at the amount, tapped his phone on the card reader, and ended up being debited a whopping £618 instead of the expected £18.
The remorseful stallholder promptly acknowledged the error and reassured them of a £600 refund, but Laura reveals that they're still awaiting the reversal of the accidental charge. The irked mum took her dismay to TikTok, sharing a video of the hotdog vendor processing the refund which has since racked up more than four million views.
In the video, the viewer hears the apologetic vendor announcing the £600 refund, with Laura displaying the eye-watering receipt. TikTok users chimed in on the incident, with some arguing for a complete reimbursement due to the hassle caused, while another humorously remarked it was still a 'bargain' for Christmas market fare.
Fellow TikTokers also seized the opportunity to remind others to 'always check' before tapping to pay. Reflecting on the pricing shock, the North Lincolnshire local commented: "They were the most expensive hotdogs ever. I was very shocked. I just couldn't believe it. £18 just for two hotdogs is a lot of money as well.", reports Wales Online.
