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DoorDash Bans Driver Accused of Using AI Photo to Fake Delivery

The company cites zero tolerance for fraud following a viral Austin complaint that prompted a swift account removal.

Overview

  • A DoorDash spokesperson told TechCrunch the implicated Dasher’s account was permanently removed and the customer was made whole.
  • The case gained attention after Austin resident Byrne Hobart posted that his order was marked delivered with an AI-generated image resembling his front door.
  • Another Austin customer reported the same experience in Hobart’s thread, naming the same driver display name.
  • Hobart suggested a hacked or jailbroken device and access to prior delivery photos as a possible method, though the technical details remain unconfirmed.
  • DoorDash reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and said it uses technology plus human review to detect abuse, as coverage noted ongoing public skepticism of the viral post.