Scam alert: mysterious Uber verification messages

Summary — +12017718436

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Uber
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 57

Expert Opinion

Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, this number pretends to be Uber, sending bogus verification codes to trick recipients into confirming a false account. The pattern is consistent: short texts that quote “Your Uber code is XXXX. Never share this code,” followed by repeated messages urging a reply or urging you to keep the number safe. Because the content mimics legitimate two‑factor prompts, victims may unintentionally grant access to a hijacked Uber profile. The safest move is to never reply or click any links, block the sender, and report the spam to your carrier and to Uber’s anti‑fraud team. Consider enabling app‑only code delivery and regularly review account activity for unknown logins.

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Caller Names

Uber
Uber (scam)
Fake Uber
Scam
201-771-8436

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Recent Reports for (201) 771-8436

12017718436 Uber

In Hackensack NJ, they are giving out Uber codes, to landlines

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Repeated texts with Uber codes are being sent by this number.

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A text message was received claiming an order was on its way, along with a request to contact a courier at a specified number, but this appears to be a scam

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The user provided bad information

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The user has warned us to exercize caution.

12017718436 Scam UBER (fake)

A fake UBER activation code was sent from this number, more than 30 minutes after I requested it, and I was advised to sign in with my email address instead.

12017718436 201-771-8436

I wonder who is calling me

12017718436 SMS

Scam texts have been sent from the landline number (201) 771-8436, indicating potential fraudulent activity.

12017718436 Unknown Uber (claimed)

Based on the information available, it appears that the caller dialed the wrong number, mistakenly reaching me instead of the intended recipient

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The text message on my phone contains the exact same content.

12017718436 Unknown 201-771-8436

I wonder who's callin me

12017718436 Scam Fraud

Caution is advised as this number has been identified as a scam, engaging in fraudulent activities.

12017718436 Services Uber delivery

This number is apprently an unknown Uber delivery number, or so it seemes.

12017718436 SMS 207-771-8436

I recieved alot of texts from this number, around 27, asking me to keep the number safe, and to text STOP, but i dont even have the UBER app, these scammers are so anoying, get a reel job

12017718436 Scam Uber (scam)

This number is not associated with Uber, it's a fake

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This number is sending me a Uber code, thats just spamish.

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This number has been identified as a source of spam calls and potential scams, exercising caution is advisable.

12017718436 Scam Uber (scam)

The text message appeared to be an Uber code, but I'm treating it as a scam.

12017718436 Scam Scam

I received the same message as everyone else, warning against sharing certain information.

12017718436 Scam Uber (scam)

A fake verifacation number was sent for uber, wich is pretty suspisous.

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They continule to send repeated textes

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They are sending me a Uber code and instructing me not to share it with anyone

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User advice is to exercise caution with this number.

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Informtion provided by user: Bad experiance

12017718436 SMS Uber (claimed)

A text message from this number contained an Uber code, which was strange since I don't use Uber.

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Its a scam related to Uber.

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This number sends me uber codes, I beleive its a attempt to hack my phone.

12017718436 Spam Uber (scam)

This is defenitly a spam call, I dont even use Uber, so why are they sending me a code?

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I've recently received text messages from this number.

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Be cautious of this number, as it is reportedly an Uber scam and should be avoided

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