[harikurichy]

Recieved a trip from UBER VIP and messaged that this is a US embassy official and need to verify your Uber account for security purpose, I never thought that it’s a scam and got my account hacked. Luckily I don’t have any money for cash out.
This is the first time in my 5year Uber driving, emailed and called the support still no updates.

 

[Guido-TheKillerPimp]

Recieved a trip from UBER VIP and messaged that this is a US embassy official and need to verify your Uber account for security purpose, I never thought that it’s a scam and got my account hacked. Luckily I don’t have any money for cash out.
This is the first time in my 5year Uber driving, emailed and called the support still no updates.
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I had a scammer try to fool me a few weeks ago. The account name was Uber USA. Recognized it immediately. Started the trip and made a few bucks by the time they cancelled.

 

[NicFit]

Old scam, you weren’t hacked, just scammed, hacked implies they did something they aren’t suppose to be able to. You gave them your login credentials and they just stole your account. Go to a GLH and sort it out, be lucky you didn’t have any money

 

[Disgusted Driver]

How hard is it? Never give out your information to anyone who contacts you, NEVER. They come up with some creative stories but it simply doesn't matter.

 

[Stevie The magic Unicorn]

Looks like you have amen Scam-o-tep your login details.

Thankfully you didn’t lose any money but damn that sucks.


Hopefully you’ll get back into your account quickly.


For future reference uber gives no Fs and doesn’t care about safety for anyone, VIP or not.

If anyone ever calls you and asks for your password Hangup and drive to the pickup and start the trip. More then likely they won’t contest any trip you start because within the hour that account is going to be used to scam their way into someone’s account.

They have to keep making new accounts so over $5.00 they won’t contest it.

 

[NicFit]

Need to look closer at your stuff, this pickup name has a ‘ over the E, Uber never has had that anywhere, this should of been your first thing when checking before giving out details, all caps stands out too, as it’s always Uber and any real Uber accounts would make sure they are names right, just be glad they didn’t get your money and never ever give your password to anyone ever again

 

[Another Uber Driver]

I got two of these to-night. Both of them had some goofy, non-existent address. I drove to the stick on the first one, waited the five, collected my cancel. No one attempted either to call or send me a text. Two minutes later, I declined a ping (too difficult to cover). Three minutes after that, I got the same ping. I went to the same goofy address, waited; the timer expired, I cancelled "Rider didn't show up". Not only did I not get the cancel fee, the cancellation is not showing up on my trip list. I have been monitoring my Uber account. As of this posting, all of the money is still there. At no time did anyone attempt to contact me.

 

[NicFit]

I got two of these to-night. Both of them had some goofy, non-existent address. I drove to the stick on the first one, waited the five, collected my cancel. No one attempted either to call or send me a text. Two minutes later, I declined a ping (too difficult to cover). Three minutes after that, I got the same ping. I went to the same goofy address, waited; the timer expired, I cancelled "Rider didn't show up". Not only did I not get the cancel fee, the cancellation is not showing up on my trip list. I have been monitoring my Uber account. As of this posting, all of the money is still there. At no time did anyone attempt to contact me.

Since you didn’t give out any information your account should be fine, surprised they didn’t call or text you to start the scam, probably a noob who was just testing stuff out. None of these scams work with out you giving information, they have no tools that hack your account and as long as you don’t give out your personal information and passwords then you’ll be safe from them

 

[Another Uber Driver]

Since you didn’t give out any information your account should be fine

Thank you for the update. It actually is what I am expecting, but, it does not hurt to keep an eye on it. As did you, I had guessed that it was a rookie scammer testing out things or that they have something new in their playbook and were trying to test it. Some on Reddit have shown the customer name with the grave accent as opposed to the acute that I saw on my two pings. I have seen only the acute accent on the screen shots on these boards.

I never give out personal or account information. That is begging for trouble. These scammers are playing on the Need for Greed or the outright poverty of most Uber drivers. Yes, I want money as much as the next guy does, but, I am not losing it for something that seems too good to be true.

 

[Bobin]

Recieved a trip from UBER VIP and messaged that this is a US embassy official and need to verify your Uber account for security purpose, I never thought that it’s a scam and got my account hacked. Luckily I don’t have any money for cash out.
This is the first time in my 5year Uber driving, emailed and called the support still no updates.
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[Bobin]

I got scammed yesterday… hacker ieven changed bank info. luckily I had only $200 to cashout but now whats next? my email address is changed… phone number is same and I changed password… what to do next? I m scammed …need to get back on road

 

[TobyD]

I got scammed yesterday… hacker ieven changed bank info. luckily I had only $200 to cashout but now whats next? my email address is changed… phone number is same and I changed password… what to do next? I m scammed …need to get back on road

Make sure you contact Uber. I know it’s nearly impossible to get ahold of them, but I was scammed and lost over $400. Uber gave me the money back, even though they can’t recover it. I think is stupid that Uber doesn’t do anything to warn us of these ongoing scams. They send us messages nonstop about all kinds of garbage, but are completely silent on this.

 

[Nicknock]

Recieved a trip from UBER VIP and messaged that this is a US embassy official and need to verify your Uber account for security purpose, I never thought that it’s a scam and got my account hacked. Luckily I don’t have any money for cash out.
This is the first time in my 5year Uber driving, emailed and called the support still no updates.
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Hey, Haricurichy, I too was hacked and had my drivers account stolen by someone in Cairo, Egypt. This past Sunday, 10/10/2021, I received a message WITHIN THE ÜBER APP instructing me to pick up an important Über customer service rep. I was also shown a map and pick up route within the app, and asked to verify my phone # “for security.” Then they texted a code # and told me to enter it into the Über app’s message area. I only realized it was a scam when they asked for my social security number, but by then it was too late, I couldn’t get into my driver account.

Über was nice enough to send me emails letting me know that my password and payment info. had been updated, and acknowledging I’d started using a new device located in Cairo, Egypt. That is, even though I’ve been driving in Los Angeles, California for seven years.

I was able to get into driver app by going through my passenger app which had a different email address, and telling Über to make that my driver # as well. The only way I’ve been able to get any human Über help at all has been by calling the SAFETY phone number within the app. Since Monday morning I have called seven times and spoken to Über reps. who can only make reports which are sent into the abyss. Nobody has contacted me and I only receive nonsensical robot generated emails telling me to log into my now hacked drivers account and update my information. The poor human Über phone reps. can’t even see all the previous reports and information I’ve already given, and they aren’t empowered to connect me with anyone who can do anything.

So, now I guess I’ll try consulting with an attorney about taking legal action regarding wage theft of the $500 I earned over 17 hours of driving on Friday and Saturday — of course, never reaching the 30 rides needed for the weekend Quest bonus. Any recommendations?!

 

[Bobin]

Make sure you contact Uber. I know it’s nearly impossible to get ahold of them, but I was scammed and lost over $400. Uber gave me the money back, even though they can’t recover it. I think is stupid that Uber doesn’t do anything to warn us of these ongoing scams. They send us messages nonstop about all kinds of garbage, but are completely silent on this.

 

[Bobin]

Thanks… I didnt loose anymoney… it was safe.. hacker tried to change payment information but before that I called uber and uber locked account… uber should send courtsy email to all driver to make sure they are aware that scam is happening…

 

[skopstein]

My Uber account was taken by a hacker. The only way to get help is thru the app. This a brilliant scheme to avoid taking any action. I can't log into my account, so I can't get hold of the "support team". I got several emails stating
1) Your password has been changed,
2) your payment information was changed,
3) Your account was logged in from a new device in Egypt (I am a U.S. driver).

In each case, "Please contact your support team if this was not you", but of course there's no way I can do that.

I had an old phone number that got me to the "Safety Team" and at least reported it. Who know if they'll take any action, or when. I'm sure I lost my week's earnings.

 

[LEAFdriver]

Green Light Hub? That's all I can think of. Sorry this happened to you!

 

[Illini]

Uber Support via Twitter. Good luck.

 

[BestInDaWest]

start by calling uber support 800-593-7069

 

[ChrisKi]

I got this happened to me today and I lost my account with $1400. This is Sunday.. I must visit Uber support center tomorrow. This is so bad..