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Step two, carry the melon around until you find your mark. However, the existence of this scam has never been definitively proved by any reputable source, so we really only have hearsay and rumor to go on to judge the authenticity of this scam.

Some say it may be more myth than fact, but New Yorkers know not to put anything past an enterprising scammer. Although skeptics may say the melon drop scam might be a myth, at least some version of this scam is still alive and well in New York City. According to some Reddit users, NYC scammers are still pulling off the melon drop hustle, only the updated version involves expensive booze and targets anyone, not just foreign tourists.

But the mechanics are pretty much the same. They bump into you and drop and break a bottle with water and try to guilt you into paying them back. You know when you're in the right or wrong. If you're in the right, just walk away fast," advised one Reddit user.

Others shared stories of similar encounters, while still more people said they had experienced the same basic scam, only with expensive sunglasses instead of alcohol or fruit. Melon is an old-school joint oozing with character. No less of an authority than Bobby Flay is said to be a big fan. A no-frills burger is the star attraction at J.

Add cheese and bacon and a side of cottage fries for a king of a meal. Melon's chili comes loaded with beef, cheddar and onions. If you somehow still have room after the restaurant's burger, the cheesecake at J. Melon is excellent. Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network. If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins. No photos have been uploaded for this restaurant yet.

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