{"id":232575,"date":"2026-06-26T05:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=232575"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:59:42","slug":"doordash-support-scam-gta-6-scams-this-week-in-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/security-news\/doordash-support-scam-gta-6-scams-this-week-in-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"The New DoorDash Scam Every Gig Worker Should Know About: This Week in Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millions of Americans rely on apps and online services every day to work, shop, game, and manage their lives. Scammers know that, and\u00a0they’re\u00a0hijacking platforms and brands\u00a0you\u00a0already trust.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This week,\u00a0<\/span>gig workers were targeted by fake DoorDash support calls designed to steal their earnings<\/span><\/b>, while gamers searching for\u00a0<\/span>early access\u00a0to Grand Theft Auto VI found fraudulent websites<\/span><\/b>\u00a0promising something Rockstar Games simply\u00a0isn’t\u00a0offering.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s\u00a0what happened, how these\u00a0scams\u00a0work, and the other cybersecurity stories making headlines this week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The DoorDash Driver Scam That Can Empty Your Account<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A growing\u00a0scam\u00a0targeting DoorDash drivers starts with\u00a0what appears to be a\u00a0normal delivery request.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to\u00a0<\/span>Fox 9 in Minnesota<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>scammers place fake DoorDash orders, then contact drivers while\u00a0they’re\u00a0actively completing the delivery.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Because the call often arrives during a real order and can even appear to come from DoorDash, victims may believe\u00a0they’re\u00a0speaking with legitimate support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The caller typically claims\u00a0there’s\u00a0an issue with the order or the driver’s account and asks them to verify information or read back security codes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the scammer gains access, they can change account information, lock the driver out, and redirect earnings into their own accounts. In reported cases, victims lost hundreds of dollars and temporarily lost access to the platform they depend on for income.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0DoorDash in the headlines, scammers are known to impersonate all types of delivery apps, so gig workers across companies should stay alert.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How the\u00a0fake delivery support\u00a0scams\u00a0work<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Step<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWhat Happens<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nScammers place a fake DoorDash order.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nThey call the driver pretending to be DoorDash Support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nThey request login information or verification codes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nThey take over the account and transfer the driver’s earnings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Red flags every\u00a0delivery\u00a0driver should know<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pause if you experience:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n