Streamer Lacy hit with $12,000 bill after viewers’ prank

American Twitch streamer Lacy has claimed he was forced to pay more than $12,000 after viewers allegedly used a restaurant’s QR code during his livestream in Japan to order food without his permission.

The incident unfolded while Lacy was dining on camera. In clips shared online, a waiter approached him about additional orders, leaving the streamer confused as he insisted he had not requested more food or drinks.

Lacy then appeared to realise that viewers might have scanned the restaurant’s QR code, which was visible during the broadcast, to place orders through the restaurant’s ordering system. He warned that no further orders should be placed before the stream went dark for a period.

The streamer later explained that restaurant staff presented him with multiple receipts, bringing the total to around 1.5 million Japanese yen, equivalent to more than $12,000, according to his account.

Lacy blamed viewers for turning the situation into a prank, saying their actions had left him responsible for a substantial bill and created unnecessary work for restaurant staff.

He also expressed concern about the amount of food the restaurant had prepared. According to Lacy, he apologised to the staff and agreed to pay the bill. He said the food was subsequently distributed to families dining at the restaurant.

The streamer made clear that he was upset by the incident, criticising viewers for treating the situation as a joke despite the financial consequences and the burden placed on the restaurant.

The livestream reportedly lasted more than five hours and attracted over 400,000 views. Lacy has more than 3.5 million followers on Twitch and initially gained popularity through Fortnite content before expanding into real-life livestreams.

The incident has drawn attention to the risks of displaying restaurant ordering QR codes during public livestreams, particularly when viewers can interact with businesses featured on camera. The reported bill and circumstances have not been independently verified.