Your password and 2 factor authentication the code sent via SMS to your phone supposedly to protect your account wont stop people stealing money off your credit card via your Uber account.
Why am i getting a text with an uber code. Off my rating i am i uber code texts a rider cancellation fees apply. That text allows Uber to verify your account whether a ubereats patron rider or driver. While the Uber code texts are often done by an outside source sometimes the text messages are legitimately from Uber.
Its become a normal part of our lives to order rides via apps like Uber or Lyft rather than face. The most recent scam involves text messages supposedly from Uber the taxi company which include a four-digit Uber code and the message. Youll receive a text message with a mobile verification code.
During the sign in process you can receive a verification code via text message or phone call. Just got a random unexpected text with an Uber verification code like the text you get when youre accessing your account. However because you have texted them 1 of these 2 might happen.
If the value of your currency has changed in the meantime relative to the one you. This is for your protection because you have sensitive information attached to your account they want to make sure you are the one using Uber not someone else. Please contact your mobile provider to confirm that short code.
I remember receiving a similar text when I first signed up and installed the app. When this happens replying stop is the quickest way to stop the issue. Im afraid theres some sort of security breach but uber support has been less than stellar addressing this issue.
Your money can be stolen from your Uber account with shady Uber code texts. Uber sending texts with my uber code even though Ive deleted my account months ago. Type the code into your app when prompted.