What is the "Uber drop-off and fare manipulation" scam in Guatemala City?

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Some Guatemala City Uber drivers falsify the drop-off location in the app to inflate the fare (riders report being charged Q300+ on a ~Q190 trip), or stall and ignore the rider until they cancel and incur a cancellation fee. A few also pressure riders to cancel the app trip and 'pay cash' off-platform, which removes your GPS record and protection. Keep the trip running in the app until you physically arrive, never agree to cancel and pay cash, screenshot the quoted fare, and dispute incorrect charges in-app where Uber routinely refunds with evidence. If a driver stalls without moving, cancel and rebook rather than waiting indefinitely.

Online Scams in Guatemala City

Uber drop-off and fare manipulation

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