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Identity Theft Scandal: Uber Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

3/11/2026

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CBS News California Investigates found stolen identities are used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising safety concerns for passengers.
Many victims received IRS Form 1099s showing Uber income despite never signing up as drivers.
Uber Technologies, Inc. said it is investigating these reports and has measures to ban fraudulent accounts.
A class-action lawsuit argues Uber's verification process is insufficient, causing identity theft for victims nationwide.

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CBS News California Investigates found stolen identities are used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising safety concerns for passengers.
Many victims received IRS Form 1099s showing Uber income despite never signing up as drivers.
Uber Technologies, Inc. said it is investigating these reports and has measures to ban fraudulent accounts.
A class-action lawsuit argues Uber's verification process is insufficient, causing identity theft for victims nationwide.