A Dallas Express investigation has uncovered evidence suggesting that some illegal immigrant drivers at DFW Airport may be operating as part of an organized network using multiple electronic devices, fraudulent driver accounts, and GPS manipulation to control rideshare traffic.

Investigation Details

The investigation began after a veteran Uber driver reported repeatedly receiving no airport ride requests while waiting inside a designated DFW rideshare lot. He said regular Uber requests resumed after he left the airport’s geofenced queue.

Several drivers confronted investigators after questions about multiple devices and suspected queue manipulation, prompting DFW Airport Police to respond. During the exchange, one man denied having a work permit, green card, or H-1B visa before another individual intervened and pulled him away from the interview.

Video recorded by investigators shows one person with at least three visible smartphones, including devices displaying active app screens. Other footage shows drivers using multiple phones and tablets near Terminal E.

Federal Prosecution of Similar Schemes

Federal prosecutors have documented nationwide schemes that used fraudulent rideshare accounts, modified phones, and fake GPS locations to gain an advantage over legitimate drivers.

In a separate case, federal prosecutors charged two men with providing hacked phones and manipulated applications to more than 800 rideshare drivers. The software allegedly allowed participating drivers to falsify their GPS locations, enter airport queues while physically elsewhere, capture surge fares, and view passenger destinations before accepting trips.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.