Bait-and-switch surcharges to dispute: 'NYC surcharge' (doesn't exist), 'fuel surcharge' (doesn't exist), 'after-hours surcharge' (illegal), 'environmental fee' (vague pretext), 'gate fee' (often padded), 'admin fee' (padded).
If any of these appear on an invoice, dispute on the spot. Get an itemized invoice without them or refuse to pay.
Our invoice has none of these. Just hours × $249, with the online discount if applicable.
