Uber driver fraud leads to proposed California state legislation seeking protection from identity theft
Summary
California is considering new laws after reports showed many Uber drivers used stolen identities to get hired. Lawsuits claim Uber does not properly check drivers’ backgrounds, putting riders at risk.Key Facts
- Many Uber drivers in California have used stolen personal information to get jobs.
- Victims received tax forms from Uber even though they never worked as drivers.
- The Federal Trade Commission has nearly 400 complaints about Uber identity theft since 2021.
- California State Senator Josh Becker wants stronger laws to protect people from identity theft.
- Two class-action lawsuits say Uber fails to screen drivers well and ignores fraud reports.
- A company called Checkr provides background checks for Uber and is improving identity verification tools.
- Checkr found some people use one stolen Social Security number for many fake driver accounts.
- Checkr’s new tool aims to spot fake identities and prevent fraud on gig platforms like Uber.
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