Apps News Scammers Are Using Delivery Apps Like Instacart To Swindle Customers And Delivery Workers Out Of Money

Scammers are using delivery apps like Instacart to swindle customers and delivery workers out of money

Scammers are trying to get Instacart shoppers to buy gift cards that the scammers use — but don't pay for, leaving others on the hook for the cost. Read More

Instacart to pay $60 million in customer refunds over allegations of ‘deceptive tactics’

The FTC announced the settlement last week, in a press release alleging that Instacart “engaged in numerous unlawful tactics that harmed shoppers and raised the cost of grocery shopping for ... Read More

Scammers are targeting Gen-Z: Text is their main form of communication & they use payment apps

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report finds text scam attempts are up by 50%. The fastest growing demographic? Gen Z'ers. "Scammers are trying to rip off young adults. And ... Read More

Instacart responds to report that some customers are charged more than others for same items

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Instacart, the San Francisco-based company that operates its eponymous grocery delivery app, is responding to reports that it charged some customers more than others for the ... Read More

Instacart sues NYC to overturn minimum wage for grocery delivery workers

Instacart has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court asking a judge to strike down New York City’s minimum wage for grocery delivery workers. Laws passed by the City Council over the summer ... Read More