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Normally, we always pick up my mom from the airport, but we asked her to take a taxi this time. Within minutes, she called saying she was already in a car. That felt way too fast, so we asked what color the car was—she said black. Right then, I had a feeling something was off.

I went outside to meet her. When I got there, the driver showed me an Uber app that said $140. But we never requested an Uber, and we’ve never paid more than $60 from the airport. I asked him for his Uber ID multiple times—he refused to give it.

I told him, “I’m only giving you $70.” He then claimed he worked for a company affiliated with Uber but wouldn’t show any kind of company card or ID. I was surprised that this man pushed back and continued to lie. He even had a laminated Uber sign in the back sit. I told him he is playing with fire—lucky no accident took place. I’m sure he would have ran away from the car. I told my mom to get out of the car. When I walked to the back to get her luggage, I noticed he had a Virginia license plate—like, what the hell? This is not right! If I did not come down, he would have scammed her.

I told him he is lucky that I’m paying him because I could have called the police.

So pissed! You don’t do that to people.