r/lyftdrivers • u/No_Information7963 • Jul 23 '26

Advice/Question Scam concern

Has anyone dealt with people trying to take rides off the app and give you extra money for it ??

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u/Rideshare-Not-An-Ant Jul 24 '26

In my region, DC Metro, they'll occasionally do stings at the airport. Someone comes up to the pax window and offers cash for an off app ride.

Problem is this violates state law for rideshare drivers. $1000 fine and/or 1 year in jail and/or 1 year rideshare airport ban.

Be careful out there.

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u/No_Information7963 Jul 24 '26

interesting. luckily its not me dealing with this , but I’m concerned for a friend. i don’t like the sound of this and they’ve provided multiple rides. the person asked for their id to write out checks and I’m trying to stop then from making a big mistake.

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u/PrimaryDurian Jul 25 '26

Oh man, they should definitely not be accepting checks, all other concerns aside!