Question 1

What is the "Uber Interceptor at Hercílio Luz Airport" scam in Florianópolis?

Accepted Answer

Unofficial drivers position themselves between arriving passengers and the legitimate Uber pickup zone at Florianópolis Airport, claiming to be the requested Uber while the real driver waits elsewhere. Passengers are driven in non-metered vehicles and charged inflated rates. Confirm the driver's name, car model, and plate number in the Uber app before entering any vehicle. Walk to the designated pickup zone inside the airport — do not follow anyone who approaches you in arrivals.

Question 2

What is the "Rideshare Impersonator at Hercílio Luz Airport" scam in Florianópolis?

Accepted Answer

Unofficial drivers linger in the arrivals hall at Hercílio Luz Airport holding phones showing Uber or 99 app screens to mimic legitimate rideshare pickups. They intercept passengers who are waiting for their booked driver and charge up to three times the fare. Passengers who insist on the correct rate have reported aggressive confrontations. Confirm your driver's name, photo, and car plate within the app before approaching any vehicle. Meet your rideshare driver at the designated pickup zone outside, not inside the terminal. Call your driver through the app if you cannot locate them.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Florianópolis

Uber Interceptor at Hercílio Luz Airport

Rideshare Impersonator at Hercílio Luz Airport

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