How scammers are targeting rideshare drivers and gig workers

The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois has seen an increase in scams targeting gig workers.

By Daniel Tucker
Lyft and Uber drivers
In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a ride share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield in downtown Los Angeles. Richard Vogel/Associated Press
Lyft and Uber drivers
In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a ride share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield in downtown Los Angeles. Richard Vogel/Associated Press

How scammers are targeting rideshare drivers and gig workers

The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois has seen an increase in scams targeting gig workers.

By Daniel Tucker
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Gig workers have few labor protections, and they are becoming increasingly vulnerable to scams.

Reset talks to a local reporter about her investigation.

GUEST: Stephanie Zimmermann, consumer investigations reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times