The nail salon I go to usually wants me to pay with cash which I think is strange considering they advertise that they accept credit cards and checks. Recently, I tried to pay with a credit card and was told they don't allow customers to add tips on the card. I didn't have cash, so I had to write a check for the whole amount (the service and the tip). The manager asked me to leave the payee blank and I assumed he would put the company name on there with a stamp. Once the check cleared my bank account, I noticed the check was made payable to an individual. Is this legal? I feel as though this is fraudulant activity. I don't know who to report it to or if there is anything that can be done to prevent them from getting away with this.

If a company accepts credit cards can they prevent the customer from adding a tip?

Would love some advice on this. I know I can go to a different salon, but I still think this is not fair to the customers.

Thanks.