Scammed Lyft Rider Loses $158, Warns Others
Update: 2025-12-13
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Katheryn Pinkston from Wichita, Kansas, was scammed by a Lyft driver who falsely accused her of vomiting in his car, charging her $158. The driver used fake photos from social media to back his claim. Pinkston, a new homeowner caring for her mother, is now struggling financially. This incident is part of a larger trend of rideshare scams, with the Better Business Bureau advising passengers to document their rides and be aware of their consumer rights. Lyft is investigating Pinkstons case and offering support.
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