An Uber Eats customer claims that making multiple accounts on the platform translates to getting free food. That’s led a number of people coming across the claim to debate it, with some co-signing the customer’s assertion and others voicing skepticism.
The video making this claim comes from TikTokers Noah and Carrie and shows the couple receiving and dining in various other options delivered through Uber Eats. The on-screen caption of the video, which was posted to TikTok on Saturday and has been viewed 2. 7 million times so far. On Sunday morning, it says, “Create new Uber Eats accounts every day to get free food. “
The creators also chose the lead single from Cordelia’s “Little Life,” in which she sings “I think I love this little life,” for the soundtrack.
They also bill it in the video’s caption as a “life hack”—but is it really?
The Uber Eats site notes, under an FAQ section including a question about how to get free food on the app, “You can get an Uber Eats promo, which could partially or fully cover the cost of your order, by sharing your Uber Eats invite code with friends. Here’s how it works: when someone places an Uber Eats order for the first time using your invite code, you’ll get a promo. This promo can be applied to your current or next order. Terms and conditions apply.”
A Redditor on the Illegal Life Pro Tips subreddit had another suggestion going back to last March, starting with making a new account, using a discount code provided in the article, and then giving the driver a one-star rating and claiming food was missing.
The couple’s TikTok commenters questioned whether or not their “new account equals loose food” show would work.
“I’ve done it so many times I can’t use Doordash or Uber Eats on my phone,” said one.
“Girl, Uber Eats won me over,” she shared. Now I’m just doordashing. “
Someone else said, “I had 5 Uber Eats accounts,” adding, “Didn’t get free food but sometimes I got 50% or 30% off. So every time I order, I check all my accounts.”
Another said, “Girl, they recognize my card every time,” which led to some suggestions, such as adding an Apple card or a Visa gift card.
“They understood me because [none] of my promotions were working,” one shared.
Aher added, “It’s running for me and I’m literally new. “
But the creators’ attention was drawn to the observation: “Food also tastes a hundred times better. “
They with “facts. “
The Daily Dot reached out to Noah, Carrie, and Uber Eats.