Last year, a man pretending to be an Uber driver assaulted a woman in Atlanta. Uber has been receiving similar reports from law enforcement and launched a campaign to prevent it. Although it’s still a huge problem especially when people are leaving a popular venue and it’s harder to know which car is picking you up.

A lot of cars look the same with most being white or grey and Uber drivers tend to drive cars that are harder to differentiate. Make sure you check the make and model of the car and the tag before getting in. Also, look at the name and picture of your driver on your app and make sure they match the driver in the car.

While some Uber drivers call the name of the person on the app when you get in the car some do not. Just simply ask them their name if they don’t say yours.

Another tip, if you or your friends plan on drinking, make sure one person is able to look after those who may not be as alert. Help a friend get into their Uber, but first help them make sure they’re getting in the right car. Remember the app can only track you if you’re in the Uber driver’s car.

“One friend got into a car after a driver intercepted him and the Uber that he called. He was so drunk that he let that driver open the app and re-book the ride then ended up charging a huge surge charge.” States Philip Downey from Dallas, TX. “The charge was over $100 on a ride that should’ve cost only $25 or so. He said his friend contacted Uber about the impersonating driver and they only took $5 off the total.” They then found out the driver had booked it as a Uber Black even though he was driving a mini-Van. This is yet another scam to beware of when booking rides.

5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed by Uber Impersonators
1. If traveling with a group, have one person who is not intoxicated be in charge of requesting and finding the Uber car. Either this or not have that last shot so you’re able to make it home safe.

2. Check the make and model of the car before getting in, along with the license plate!

3. Look at the name and picture of your driver on your app and make sure they match the driver in the car.

4. Call or text the driver beforehand to find an exact meeting spot (at a certain intersection, road, or in front of a specific storefront) so you can easily find the car.

5. Before getting in, ask the driver to repeat your name or ask his or her name.