Florida Man Sues Uber Over IRS Tax Scam He Didn’t Even Apply For

KEY POINTS

•Florida resident Damian Josefsberg is suing Uber after the company reported $1,200 in earnings under his name for 2021 despite never working there.
•Uber directs affected individuals to submit selfies, IDs, and police reports to correct their tax records and fight fraud.
•Similarly, Christie Reynolds from New Mexico received an IRS letter reporting $24,000 in DoorDash income she never earned, threatening her Child Tax Credit.

In a plot twist that reads like a rejected sci-fi script, Florida resident Damian Josefsberg is suing Uber after the app reported $1,200 in phantom earnings in his name to the IRS for 2021, despite him running a laser alignment business and never driving a single ride. Uber’s recommended fix? Submit a government ID selfie, a police report, and maybe a blood sample to prove you’re not moonlighting as an unlicensed Uber ghost driver. Meanwhile, DoorDash delivered an IRS bombshell to New Mexico's Christie Reynolds, with $24,000 in ghost dash earnings wiping out her Child Tax Credit. DoorDash blames mysterious identity thieves and "rare instances," as victims navigate this Kafkaesque gig-work identity nightmare. Welcome to 2026, where your tax bill might just be driven by someone you’ve never met.