Police: Scams making use of Uber, Lyft drivers

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  • Опубліковано 27 чер 2023
  • The St. Petersburg Police Department said scammers are getting more sophisticated as technology continues to develop. They've seen instances where Uber and Lyft drivers are now being used as part of scams in the city.
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  • @2024blue
    @2024blue 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello, I'm Lyft's driver. I'll tell you. Lyft takes 70% and gives 30% to the driver. And when the car gets stuck in traffic, it charges passengers for traffic and gets all the money, but only about 0.45 cents to the driver. And when it arrives, it takes 5 minutes, which also charges passengers a lot of money and gives drivers 0.07 cents. Lyft and Uber need a thorough investigation

  • @j-rschmoove
    @j-rschmoove 10 місяців тому +16

    This is one of the reasons why I DO NOT DO Uber Connect. I really stopped doing it after Uber changed it to where we have to get out of our vehicles if the customer requests it. NO WAY. Not in Chicago. I don't do Uber Eats either. All money ain't good money. And btw those are cut and paste statements. Uber and Lyft don't give a crap. They really don't.

    • @BIGGSERIAL
      @BIGGSERIAL 10 місяців тому +1

      Why TF are they picking up packages anyway. Stick to the people only and stop putting Americans in harms way. You should be told what's in the package shown to you before you take it and said person sending will have to pay the insurance if something happens to that package. They will get reimbursed

    • @TheMohamed1952
      @TheMohamed1952 10 місяців тому +2

      @kkiser4829 it seems you are unfamiliar with Lyft and Uber unfair practices to drivers ... who will get deactivated sometimes just for refusing to pick up or complaints made by customers even if it's retaliatory and they are criminals

    • @The_North0
      @The_North0 10 місяців тому +1

      @@BIGGSERIALsome people do not want strangers in their car but rather have package or food because you’re less at risk of being confronted by crazy people. Did you heard the news about a lady thought she was being kidnapped and she shot the Uber driver in the head. I kid you not.

    • @EddieLeal
      @EddieLeal 8 місяців тому +1

      Amen to that. Unfortunately there are desperate people out there that need the income and these companies know it.

    • @TheMohamed1952
      @TheMohamed1952 8 місяців тому +1

      @@EddieLeal what is more unfortunate is our government stand on this, and people taking advantage of the drivers and they know what is going on ... people just want the rides for free and they don't care ...

  • @samatwesu
    @samatwesu 10 місяців тому +9

    Uber needs to clean this up. Great way to move drugs

  • @bens7199
    @bens7199 10 місяців тому +8

    Don't do this lyft driving, lyft takes about 50%-65% of money from drivers, drivers pay gas, wash car, changing oli, tires, have all risks during the driving. Lyft does only finger work and have some phone calls. Last 3days, they gave me only 19$ per hours for sure.

    • @djnoplay766
      @djnoplay766 10 місяців тому +1

      19 - gas ROUND TRIP and car maintenance. You made bout 6 bucks an hr.😂😂😂 below minimum wage. And your tip % is 1 out of 10 customers 😂😂

    • @bens7199
      @bens7199 10 місяців тому +1

      @djnoplay766 unfortunately it is, lyft and some say, making $2000 is possible but it is once a year when lyft give us $500 challenge weekday and weekend and then they are advertising which can make over making $2000 of money

    • @akeme25
      @akeme25 10 місяців тому +1

      I only do Lyft to make some extra money. Also because I find driving fun. I’ll be darned if I make it my full time living lol

    • @user-ut4gt8ho1j
      @user-ut4gt8ho1j 8 місяців тому +1

      They take 70%

    • @2024BLUEDRGON
      @2024BLUEDRGON 4 місяці тому +1

      Hello, I'm Lyft's driver. I'll tell you. Lyft takes 70% and gives 30% to the driver. And when the car gets stuck in traffic, it charges passengers for traffic and gets all the money, but only about 0.45 cents to the driver. And when it arrives, it takes 5 minutes, which also charges passengers a lot of money and gives drivers 0.07 cents. Lyft and Uber need a thorough investigation

  • @maindl4432
    @maindl4432 10 місяців тому +6

    Drug trafficking, scamming, and identify theft, is always finding new ways to get 1 over people to ensure profit. And sum cases the drivers are actually involved but play the victim.

  • @kerrybarr3099
    @kerrybarr3099 8 місяців тому +1

    The driver was first scammed by the rideshare company. They are easy targets... for scammers.

  • @TheMohamed1952
    @TheMohamed1952 10 місяців тому +4

    What a joke??? If the drivers cancel; 1)it will affect their acceptance rate and if the customer complained even a scammer, Uber and Lyft may deactivate the driver without even notice

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      I got deactivated too bro but lucky enough someone recommended me to Spark_Techz who was able to help me out and got my account reactivated all thanks to him he can help you out

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      Via Instagram

  • @archietheracehorse
    @archietheracehorse 10 місяців тому +3

    This female detective doesnt instill confidence

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      I got deactivated too bro but lucky enough someone recommended me to Spark_Techz who was able to help me out and got my account reactivated all thanks to him he can help you out

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      HE’S ON INSTAGRAM

  • @nohaymalquedure100anos7
    @nohaymalquedure100anos7 10 місяців тому +6

    Hello, I would like you to do an investigation on the uber company where passengers pay a huge fee and are paid approximately 55 at the airport and only the driver earns 15 and I can give more examples, you have to state that uber takes up to 70% of the payment and the drivers 30 on occasions is a robbery

    • @2024BLUEDRGON
      @2024BLUEDRGON 4 місяці тому +2

      Hello, I'm Lyft's driver. I'll tell you. Lyft takes 70% and gives 30% to the driver. And when the car gets stuck in traffic, it charges passengers for traffic and gets all the money, but only about 0.45 cents to the driver. And when it arrives, it takes 5 minutes, which also charges passengers a lot of money and gives drivers 0.07 cents. Lyft and Uber need a thorough investigation

    • @charliefrost9983
      @charliefrost9983 3 місяці тому

      No wonder they are scams if America can pay a decent average where the debt to income ratio is fair nobody will be having to do crimes and scams. And yes there needs to be a lawsuit action against Uber, Lyft and DoorDash

  • @chosenbyhim
    @chosenbyhim 10 місяців тому +1

    Thiis is why I no longer do Uber Connect.

  • @bradmieka5118
    @bradmieka5118 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m a driver and this happened to me. It wasn’t obvious what was going on at first but after the first attempt to drop off the “package” failed it became very obvious what was happening. Ultimately I took the package to police dept and explained to them what was happening. They said it wasn’t the first time they’ve heard of this scam. They told me they would have the couple come to the station to pickup the package. After a few days I called the officer because I was so curious how his talk with them went down. He told me that they understood what was happening but ultimately reached back out to the scammers and still gave them the money… 😂

  • @promisedcovenant9917
    @promisedcovenant9917 10 місяців тому +5

    I don’t deliver packages.

    • @PandaHead602
      @PandaHead602 19 днів тому

      Is that what it is it’s package to package . Or package to a home suppose to be food or clothes or mail … right the lady who was shot n Killd what was this lady doing tbrrr

  • @dmarie4825
    @dmarie4825 10 місяців тому +3

    I stopped driving with Uber years ago my passenger had me making “stops” at to many houses Uber only text asking was I ok cause I wasn’t heading to my drop off but clearly they seen he kept changing drop off location I drove off on his butt after the 6th house cause idk what he had going but I was done

    • @Havemercy1964
      @Havemercy1964 10 місяців тому

      I felt that😂😂 there’s no way after the 3rd house I woulda dipped .Uber is a service yes, But that’s taking advantage 😂

  • @2024BLUEDRGON
    @2024BLUEDRGON 4 місяці тому +3

    I went to a college football game this morning. I got a call because I was told I'd give you $6 for a 15-minute distance, but it took 40 minutes because of traffic. But I still got $6 for it. So I asked Lyft HQ and there was no answer
    This is Lyft if traffic
    Lyft charge to passenger and not paid driver this is true and reality some UA-camr working for lyft hes channel only lyft how can only lyft??????
    I wish he is not😂
    Right??

  • @PandaHead602
    @PandaHead602 19 днів тому

    No packages allowed no more there has to be a physical person or from a restaurant or something

  • @PandaHead602
    @PandaHead602 19 днів тому

    They need to talk to the drivers for awareness !! So I can see food to kids or laundry or mail but …. wtf and it’s cheaper to transport or pick up package then a person

  • @swz370
    @swz370 2 місяці тому

    Open the package take the money and cancel the ride🤣

  • @YEAR-1-RELICS
    @YEAR-1-RELICS 10 місяців тому

    Call your love ones first.

  • @saderichmond5729
    @saderichmond5729 10 місяців тому

    This is insane. Like what? 🙄

  • @harwindersinghoo7
    @harwindersinghoo7 7 місяців тому

    Just make account use driver license with credit cards
    So simple to fix and solve.
    Then making gift card payments to Uber and Lyft
    Once you have a valid account
    There’s still scammers
    You’ll at least have a photo and address connected

  • @EddieLeal
    @EddieLeal 8 місяців тому

    Drivers, keep the following in mind. You have no way of knowing what the package holds not to mention the DANGEROUS sItuation you may be being placed in. Rideshare companies know better but are only thinking about the added revenue this has for their investors/bottom line.
    Personally, I don't do deliveries anymore. Not worth the risk or the low compensation you receive. The part stores or dealership repair shops rarely, if ever, tip drivers. Not worth the time/effort in my opinion.

  • @PandaHead602
    @PandaHead602 19 днів тому

    Are they there to pick up package to deliver or was that lady who was killed picking up money for her online bf ???

  • @swisscheeseoo7487
    @swisscheeseoo7487 9 місяців тому

    1:35 they don't work with the police and won't respond. Uber/Lyft will deactivated without notice if the customer says something

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      I got deactivated too bro but lucky enough someone recommended me to Spark_Techz who was able to help me out and got my account reactivated all thanks to him he can help you out

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      Via Instagram

  • @BIGGSERIAL
    @BIGGSERIAL 10 місяців тому

    They tried to get my parents with this scam. They called up and said grandpa, He was like yeah. She said I'm in trouble and can't call my mom she'll kill me. Can you send me 500$ to get out of jail
    He said of course sweet pea for the information hung up. Grandma said wait a minute what did she call you. He said grandpa. Grandma was on it. She said no she doesn't call you grandpa. He says Oh My God you're right. Called her cell phone she was home no issues. So grandma's, grandpas, cousin's, aunt's, uncle's come up with a password l, a joke anything to know if it's then or a scam

  • @junbug1love
    @junbug1love 8 місяців тому +1

    What the f***

  • @thomasnativo6491
    @thomasnativo6491 2 місяці тому

    Whats the difference between Lyft and Uber

    • @thomasnativo6491
      @thomasnativo6491 2 місяці тому

      I wouldn't recommend Uber or Lyft it's same thing

    • @thomasnativo6491
      @thomasnativo6491 2 місяці тому

      It's a stupid app that Strangers unknown people who take you to work or Home but I can't deal with Uber anymore I'm done

    • @thomasnativo6491
      @thomasnativo6491 2 місяці тому

      Uber sucks anyway

  • @candimcdonald9077
    @candimcdonald9077 10 місяців тому

    Jonny's in jail how much is it this time😂😂😂 How do U know what old persons grand kids aint💩 and think his loved ones gonna pay his bail🤔🤔

  • @iwontbebeat7111
    @iwontbebeat7111 10 місяців тому +1

    😂 Uber selling deivers/ riders phone numbers to dark webs for sure.

  • @nosut7996
    @nosut7996 10 місяців тому +3

    Uber and Lyft are the scam right ? 😂

  • @user-rp7fb1sk4i
    @user-rp7fb1sk4i 10 місяців тому

    I HAVE NEVER HAD A UBER EATS ACCOUNT AND MY ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED IN SAN FRANCISCO AND APPEAR TO BLAME IT ON FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH NO EXPLANATION HOW WHY AND WHO.

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      I got deactivated too bro but lucky enough someone recommended me to Spark_Techz who was able to help me out and got my account reactivated all thanks to him he can help you out

    • @peteronum7581
      @peteronum7581 9 місяців тому

      On lnstagram

  • @PandaHead602
    @PandaHead602 19 днів тому

    Pick up my fertnal pills and my dope it’s cheaper lol at the prices

  • @2024BLUEDRGON
    @2024BLUEDRGON 4 місяці тому +3

    Hello, I'm Lyft's driver. I'll tell you. Lyft takes 70% and gives 30% to the driver. And when the car gets stuck in traffic, it charges passengers for traffic and gets all the money, but only about 0.45 cents to the driver. And when it arrives, it takes 5 minutes, which also charges passengers a lot of money and gives drivers 0.07 cents. Lyft and Uber need a thorough investigation