Your cybersecurity is important to us and we’re sharing our top security tips to for both Uber riders and driver-partners.

Here are a few simple tips can also help protect you against scammers.

Top 5 security tips

1. Use a unique password for every online account. Don’t use your Uber password on any other website or service.
2. Don’t share your password or verification code with anyone. Uber will never ask you for this information.
3. Only add debit or credit cards you own to your Uber account.
4. Scammers are clever. Be cautious of phone calls, text messages, and emails from anyone claiming to be an Uber employee and offering a reward or prize or requesting you to provide your account username and password details.
5. If you notice any suspicious activity on your account, report it to us immediately in the mobile app or at help.uber.com. Always keep in mind that any messages or offers that are from Uber will either be sent through the Uber driver app, an SMS message with Uber as the sender ID, or an email with the address “@uber.com.

We take these reports seriously so please do highlight any instances by contacting support whenever you receive suspicious messages.