Episode
DoorDash Driver Falls for Phone Scam
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
A 72-year-old DoorDash driver in Troy, Michigan, lost thousands in earnings after falling for a convincing phone scam that pretended to be from DoorDash’s fraud department. The scammer tricked him into revealing sensitive card and login details, locking him out of his account and platform. Authorities warn this new scam exploits urgency and emotion, especially targeting gig workers who rely on timely payments. DoorDash confirms they never ask for passwords or bank info via phone or email — and urges drivers to hang up and report suspicious calls through the app. Police advise everyone to verify requests independently and never rush decisions when faced with urgent-sounding messages. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c925711abba1310b