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Search Results for fake uber 2021

River North

Another “fake Uber” identity thief heads to prison — but only until August

December 20, 2021 CWBChicago

Michael Cargile, who has a rich history of financial crimes, has been sentenced to six years in prison for stealing people’s identities through a “fake Uber” scam.

Boystown

Cops found credit cards belonging to 32 people in fake Uber driver’s car, authorities say

November 22, 2021 CWBChicago

Chicago police detectives allegedly found 32 credit cards belonging to 32 different people in the car of a man who’s accused of operating a fake rideshare vehicle in the city’s nightlife districts.

Old Town

Fake Uber driver robs man at gunpoint in Old Town, police say

October 4, 2021 CWBChicago

The fake rideshare driver put a gun to the man’s head and robbed him on the 1500 block of North Wells early Saturday.

Citywide

Man on parole for running phony Uber scam is charged with…running a phony Uber scam. Again.

April 12, 2021 CWBChicago

Man on parole for stealing thousands of dollars in fake Uber scam is accused of stealing another $13,000+ using the same ruse.

Citywide

Brothers posed as Uber drivers to steal identities and cash, prosecutors say

January 4, 2021 CWBChicago

Lance and Marlon Baymon have both pleaded guilty to the same scam: Posing as Uber drivers to steal passengers’ financial information.

Citywide

#71: Burglar opened fire on a woman while fleeing her apartment (and while on felony bail), prosecutors say

May 18, 2022 CWBChicago

Kendall Irvin was on felony bail when he shot at a woman whose apartment he just burglarized, prosecutors say.

Citywide

Chicago rideshare drivers offer “real world” anti-carjacking tips

January 27, 2021 CWBChicago

What can Chicago’s rideshare drivers do to stay safe as the city’s carjacking problem grows? Here are some ideas from drivers who’ve been targeted by hijackers.

Recent Reports

Security guard fires shots during River North carjacking; Chicago hijacking tally passes 1,000 for the year

River North
August 17, 2022

Man sexually assaulted girl after dragging her into Montrose bird sanctuary, prosecutors say

Uptown
August 16, 2022

Chicago police took more than 20 minutes to arrive after driver killed 3, wounded 2 outside Jeffery Pub

Citywide
August 16, 2022

Police find man, woman shot to death in Lincoln Square apartment

Lincoln Square
August 15, 2022

3 men shot in Albany Park alley on Monday afternoon, police say

Albany Park
August 15, 2022
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