Priscila, Queen of the Rideshare Mafia

Priscila Barbosa, known as the Queen of the Rideshare Mafia, defrauded apps like Uber and Lyft, building a business empire by renting accounts and driving without proper documentation. Starting from a desperate situation at JFK Airport with minimal belongings and financial resources, she turned to driving for Uber and Lyft to make ends meet. Despite facing challenges like deactivation of her accounts and encounters with unruly passengers and law enforcement, Barbosa managed to send money back to Brazil, pay off debts, and maintain a lavish lifestyle in the US. She navigated the gig economy's loopholes, exploiting the lack of comprehensive immigration reforms to operate under the radar. Barbosa's story reflects her resilience and determination to succeed, even if it meant bending the rules. Her journey from a struggling immigrant to a key player in a web of fraud sheds light on the vulnerabilities within the gig economy and the lengths individuals may go to in pursuit of financial stability and opportunity.