Benton County, AR — Authorities are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating DoorDash and requesting sensitive personal information.
According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are contacting people who work for DoorDash or who have recently placed delivery orders. Callers allegedly claim there is a problem with an order or with the driver’s account and then attempt to obtain login credentials, verification codes, or payment information.
Officials emphasized that DoorDash will never ask for passwords, verification codes, or banking information over the phone.
The sheriff’s office says the calls may appear urgent, often pressuring victims to respond quickly or risk account problems. Scammers may claim they need immediate confirmation details to resolve a supposed issue with an order or driver account.
Authorities outlined several warning signs residents should watch for, including unexpected calls about delivery orders, requests for account login details, and demands for payment or banking information.
Residents are advised to not share passwords or verification codes with anyone over the phone and to avoid providing banking or payment details to callers claiming to represent delivery services.
If someone receives a suspicious call, officials recommend hanging up immediately and contacting DoorDash directly through the company’s official app or website.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized is encouraged to report the incident to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office using its non-emergency reporting channels.
Scams like this often increase during busy delivery periods when more people are placing online orders and drivers are actively working. The alert may also be relevant to local students and young gig-economy workers who rely on delivery apps for income.
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