Wood County, West Virginia – A structured scam targeting local food delivery drivers is prompting a public warning in Wood County.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Feb. 28 when a delivery driver accepted what appeared to be a routine order for a short-distance pickup from a national fast-food restaurant. While en route, the driver received a phone call from someone claiming to represent the platform’s driver support team.
Officials said the caller referenced an active order and instructed the driver to cancel it due to an alleged fraudulent payment issue. After the order was canceled, the caller shifted to “verification” steps for compensation, asking about earnings, payout methods and cash-out frequency.
Later that day, a second call reportedly claimed additional verification was required to process compensation. The caller requested debit card details for expedited payment. When the driver refused to provide the full 16-digit number, the caller disconnected.
Investigators described the operation as deliberate and structured to build credibility before attempting to obtain financial information. No financial loss occurred in this case.
Authorities reminded residents that legitimate support representatives will not request full debit or credit card numbers. Drivers should only manage orders through official app channels and avoid canceling orders at the direction of unsolicited callers.
Suspicious activity should be reported to local law enforcement and the delivery platform. The warning may be particularly relevant to younger workers and gig economy drivers operating in the county.
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