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Mounting claims of identity theft involving fake Uber accounts raise passenger safety concerns

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An investigation by CBS News California Investigates has uncovered mounting allegations that stolen identities are being used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising questions about passenger safety and the company's driver verification process.California has more rideshare drivers than any other state, more than 800,000 as of late 2025, according to state data. But consumer advocates and alleged victims now say hundreds of those accounts may have been created using stolen identities to bypass Uber's background checks.The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, despite never signing up to drive for the company."That's a public safety issue," said one alleged identity theft victim who asked not to be identified by name.…

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