How Cabbies Cheat the Fare Dispatch System

Australia - A Melbourne taxi driver has exposed a sophisticated scam that some operators are using to override taxi meters and stay at the top of the fare dispatch system. 

The Silver Top driver has told the ABC that some drivers are using remote electronic devices and radio frequency jammers to trick the cab companies into giving them work when they are not in the area.

The equipment is easily purchased at online sites like eBay.

Neil Sach from the Victorian Taxi Association fears hundreds of drivers could be in on the scam. (more with video)


The scam is likely being used by cabbies, truckers, police and others worldwide; wherever GPS tracking is being used. 

Note: eBay has recently policed the sale of these devices on their site, however, they remain available on other sites. 

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