Fake alert from Uber at Miami Airport

Travelers who recently arrived in Miami, via its International Airport (MIA), are reporting through the media and warning about fake Uber drivers on the outskirts of this air terminal looking for passengers to scam. This is what an Argentine tourist commented to the media Infobae.

This airport, the gateway for millions of people to Miami, is the scene of a scam that puts travelers at risk. Some unlicensed drivers pretend to be Uber or Lyft to transport people who have just arrived in town.

According to the statements, the method is simple, as the fake Uber cars are located in the areas designated for shared trips with a vehicle similar to the one in the application. When the traveler comes forward, the fraudster looks for pretexts to deviate, steal, or assault him.

The authorities have received dozens of complaints in recent months. To stop this alarming situation, they have strengthened surveillance and controls throughout the airport. Despite the measures they take, criminals continue to deceive people or cause dangerous situations, e.g to caution This Argentine tourist in Miami.

Fake Uber outside Miami airport

An Argentine woman who traveled to Miami a few weeks ago suffered a terrible accident with one of these fake drivers. In an interview with Infobae, the woman said she requested Uber through the app while she was collecting the bags. When he left, he saw a red Toyota Corolla like the one that had been assigned to him. Soon a man wearing security clothing approached and carried his luggage.

“As we moved forward, the familiar scene turned into a completely unknown one for me (…) He stopped the car in front of a random house. She told me we had arrived, but I was sure this wasn’t the right place. When I tried to explain to him that he had made a mistake, he became very angry and blamed me for the mistake.”

He added that in order to take her to the hotel, he asked her for “money only,” which she refused. “While we were arguing, I took the opportunity to order another Uber behind my back using my cell phone. The man realized this and his attitude became threatening. To my relief, a new Uber stopped next to us a few minutes later.

Thanks to the other, real Uber, he was able to get out of this situation without major consequences. The alert reaches everyone traveling through Miami these days.

“That ordeal taught me to be more careful about ridesharing. Even if it takes longer, I will always check any driver’s identity before getting into their car. Next time, I might not be so lucky.”