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Inverness taxi driver outraged at losing money to fraudsters

An Inverness taxi driver has spoken of his disappointment after being scammed for two fares amidst the coronavirus lockdown.

The 32-year-old driver – who did not want to be named – picked up a man from the Dalneigh area around noon on Easter Sunday before taking him to Inshes Wood.

However, he ran off without paying his £20 bill.

After taking to social media to vent his frustration, the driver for Inverness City Taxis was shocked to receive a message from the man’s mother, who paid the outstanding fare.

Just two hours following the initial incident, the driver lost a further £45 fare after a woman failed to pay her fare from Smithton to Beauly.

With fewer people leaving the house – due to the nationwide lockdown – he admits that business has been scarce, leading to longer working hours for a lot less money.

He said: “I lost almost £70 in one day. It was really hard. I have to work 10/12 hours to earn something like £70.”

A police spokeswoman said: “We were called around 12.55pm on Easter Sunday to a report by a taxi driver of a fraud – a failure to pay a fare – by a male passenger in Inshes Wood Inverness. Inquiries are continuing.”

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Clearly the once 'bitten twice shy' saying hasn't reached that part of Scotland.

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