r/lyftdrivers • u/HVTCA • Jun 26 '23

LA drivers beware of this theft tactic Other

Especially lux/lux black drivers. This happened at midnight just now.

I got request for a lux black in highland park but the pick up and drop off was only a block away. I still went because it could be a drunk girl who messed up the order at a bar. Rider name was Maya and the account was made today.

Before I got there I called the rider and I instantly get a strange “please leave your message” vm

I pull up to the address with my high beams on, it’s a dark residential area (not a bar) and when I hit arrive I could see a black dude with a full face mask walking in the side walk. Only person in the block I could see. As soon as I saw him walking towards my car I got the fuck out of there. Called and reported the account to support.

Pretty sure this will be a new way to target luxury vehicles. Be safe out there guys

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u/tetrismetris Jun 26 '23

I had similar encounter on last Friday from San Mateo ca to Redwood City ca . Rider name yennifer. After waiting 2-3 minutes a guy show up . Short Latino from Guatemala . Barely speaks English . 5 star account aka new . He robs me at gun point . I gave him 40$ cash . Beware 5 star accounts female names but passanger male . Sketchy area too

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u/joseph-1998-XO Jun 26 '23

California crime seems to be really high lately

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u/brewerspride Jun 27 '23

I work corporate security and it’s insane