Shocking! Kerala woman says Uber driver sent creepy messages on her WhatsApp
Many on X wondered how the Uber driver was able to find the woman's number, as both customers and drivers do not have access to each other's personal contact details, and all communications are done through masked phone numbers.
In an incident that has raised serious concerns over user data privacy, a Kerala woman has claimed that her Uber driver sent her creepy messages on WhatsApp. The woman, identified as Smriti Kannan, narrated the incident on X and also shared the screenshots of the messages the Uber driver sent her.
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Shocking privacy lapse by Uber
"How bad are your privacy settings? An Uber driver messages me on WhatsApp and asks me creepy questions. Seriously, how safe are women?" Kannan asked while tagging Uber India in her post.
In the screenshots shared by the woman, Muhammed Mishal introduced himself as the Uber driver who had recently dropped her at a shop in Edappally, in Kochi.
As the woman reacted with shock, asking how he got her number, the driver asked her which perfume she was using.
The woman immediately blocked the Uber driver as he said, "Go ahead and block."
WHAT THE FUCK @Uber_India how bad are your privacy settings? An uber driver messages me on WhatsApp and asks me creepy questions. Seriously how safe are women??? pic.twitter.com/vFnSvLrPPp
¡ª Smriti Kannan (@smriti_kannan) February 11, 2025
How did Uber driver get the woman's number?
Many on X reacted with shock and demanded accountability from Uber India. Some suggested that a police complaint should be filed against the Uber driver.
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Some also wondered how the Uber driver was able to find the woman's number, as both customers and drivers do not have access to each other's personal contact details, and all communications are done through masked phone numbers.
Meanwhile, Uber India has not yet publicly responded to the serious allegation raised by the woman user.
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