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This might be long but it's a must read. I accepted a trip and started towards the pick up location. About half way there I received a call from the passenger. When I answered the caller said that they were actually Uber support. They said a passenger reported me because I did not look like my...

I’m referring to Uber UK, I just don’t understand how this is happening. So I sit and get the occasional order only. There is a group of 4 drivers who all stand together, they seem to be given every single order. It’s not by chance there is something they are doing, as one leaves the other...

How scammers target vulnerable gig workers, and why it may never end

It had a check mark then VIP. They messaged me right away claiming to be an Uber partner with the Canadian military and said that it was an 80km trip and I would get paid 800 dollars. They said I could cancel if I was uncomfortable with it. I said yes and they asked for my email and said thank...

I received 3 times. First a request near Queens quay. When I arrived, the timer was not counting down as usual. The rider's name showed UBER. He or she pretended to be from uber support saying someone complained your picture on the app was different from the driver so we need some information to...

A woman representing the a firm called HP Singh Consulting LLC confronted me about my suspension which was withheld apparently because the office has been closed for days. They said essentially for half the cost they could have my suspension for a late payment of the re-inspection fee no less...

Just wanted to make everyone aware that scammers are in force now. I had 2 rides that were accepted only to find out that it was a scammer. I usually do not accept 2 minutes rides but twice this weekend the app auto accepted them. When arriving after drive 5 minutes to get there. I get a...

There is a scam going out there where you will be sent to a pick up location only to find that you're waiting for the passenger until the time runs out. When you call the passenger, they say that there is no passenerger there, and they are from Uber and were trying to get ahold of you. They...

All, I just joined this forum so I can alert you all of a SCAM that will Cash Out your earnings. Last night, I received a ride request from "Designated Uber Ride". Don't accept the ride, just ignore it. Or accepted it and cancel it. You will get a cancellation point on your profile but you...

Some people who have no better lives than @RideshareDog are trying to scam uber drivers to get their personal information. This ad I saw on Facebook targeted towards uber drivers. Make sure you don't provide any information to such scam. Cheer up @RideshareDog you are safe 👍.

I picked up a passenger named Terez in Brightmoor Detroit area. The guy was waiting in his front window and walked out of the house before I even hit my brakes. We confirmed names and went on our way, 2 stops and a final destination which consisted of well over a 20 minute trip. After the trip...

Today, I got a booking for a passenger named ""Barry" who placed A message on the app, for me to contact Uber support, and then gave me a non-uber number, out of GA. (687)540-1766. I made the call.. he used the information that is used on the app, for riders, to identify my vehicle and said he...

So boom, i get a trip, passengers name(i will reveal later) and he/she has a solid 5 star. im driving to the pickup and i received a call from the passenger (the automated machine announced it) i pick up and the convo ensues; lady (who speaks like a customer rep) : Hi (my full name) u drive...

Australian Taxation Office: Verify or report a scam Scams are designed to trick you into paying money or giving out your personal information. Reporting ATO impersonation scams If you have been affected by an ATO impersonation scam you can report it to us in various ways. Phone scams If...

This is a long one, but I think it's worth reading - I got hit with one of the scams going around today. While I was en route a rider called using the app and pretended to be someone from a local greenlight hub. He asked me to cancel the ride and select "do not charge rider" and to pull over...

This is scam using chatbot technology. I went through the process of them inviting you to a private chat and working you up to make money. After looking at Facebook profiles, it appears to be one or multiple scammers. Companies that are going to compete wth Uber and Lyft do not launch a product...

This is my first post here, so I apologize in advance if I did something wrong. So this is just a heads-up to all my fellow uber drivers and the story behind it. It happened on a Saturday, and I accepted a ride somewhere in Tustin. I was about to pick up the rider, until the guy who ordered an...

3:15 AM, Got a ping to pick up PAOULA in Plainfield. Took about 7 min. to get to her. No one waiting in the street. I checked house numbers. Saw what looked like trash on the street by the pin for her. Closer look showed one item was a wallet with ID in front, standing up like a teepee. Could...

[TL : DR]: Using a dummy Uber rider account they requests trip, pretend to be Uber Support Team, asks for your phone number, calls you, and then asks to verify your account by txt, by sending your email and password. -TL : DR::Too-Long DidntRead version Long version below So this morning I got...

I was in Santa Monica with my destination filter set to the Santa Monica Pier. I was about 15 blocks away and got a request in the 900 block of Wilshire. I was close to my quest bonus and excited that this I knew it was going to be a short ride and I was about five rides away from my quest...