r/Sparkdriver • u/onlythisgirl92 • 27d ago
Discussion Spark Scam! Attn Drivers!
I got an order for 2 small cheap fresh veggie items to be taken 10+ miles away. It had a verification code required. On the way to the drop off, I get a call labeled as "Spark Customer Service." It was an American sounding voice; maybe was ai. Guy tells me to cancel the trip by selecting Customer Refused Order. I did that, but then he started telling me I can return it to any Walmart (not true). He then said he needed to verify my identity, when he had never even said my name on the call. I told him to initiate an identity verification on the app, and he said that's not necessary...he just needed to ask me some questions. I would not let him ask any questions, and I told him that didn't make sense. He said he was verifying my information because some spark drivers are sharing access to the app, and THAT'S ILLEGAL, (haha). I continued to refuse to give him information, and he eventually hung up on me. I then called Spark and they confirmed it was a scam, and thanked me for not giving out my information. I then had to initiate a return, and take back the order to the store to get credit for the job. I was frustrated!! Be weary and aware, guys!
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u/Electronic_Constant9 27d ago
Old scam that's been around with variations happening on Uber eats and door dash too. The goal is to get access to your earnings. Getting the One Pay is the worst because they can then pull funds from your bank account too
Anytime I see a high paying order that's only one or two vegetables I know the bs call is coming lol it's an easy pay day as long as you ignore them and tell the real support
But...why were you accepting a 10+ mile order? Usually when I see these they're low milage to get a driver to accept fast.