Why Are Mysterious McDonald's Deliveries Showing Up on Random People's Doorsteps? Residents of a neighborhood in Denton, Texas have received more than 20 DoorDash deliveries of McDonald's meals that no one ordered.

By Dan Bova

They're not lovin' it.

D Magazine reports that residents of a neighborhood in Texas called Idiot's Hill (yes, that's really what it is called) have been on the receiving end of McDonald's DoorDash deliveries that they did not order. And as nice as free food might seem, it is kind of freaking people out.

One recipient of the mystery Mickey Dee's named Carly Swim told D Magazine that there have been over 20 deliveries in recent weeks, usually consisting of an entree, fries and a drink. "We're all kind of laughing at each other," Swim says of the strange predicament of finding food at your front door. "But I guess there's a little part of you that's hoping you're not laughing at somebody getting scammed."

It's certainly weird — and not an isolated phenomenon. As the Los Angeles Times reported earlier this summer, from late February and March of this year, several homes in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park were hit with dozens of unordered Uber Eats deliveries.

Related: Uber Eats Deliveries Are Flooding a Los Angeles Neighborhood

Like the folks in Idiot's Hill, the Angelenos quickly went from being confused to being amused to being concerned. "We one got three different orders within five minutes," Highland Park resident William Neil told CBS.

So what's going on here? No one knows for sure, but here are the theories:

  • This is part of a prank for a TV show.
  • Criminals are testing if stolen credit cards work.
  • The customer service phone number on the bags are part of a phishing scam.

A DoorDash spokeswoman told D Magazine that they were investigating the bogus orders in Idiot's Hill. McDonald's did not respond to a request for comment. Likewise, Entrepreneur reached out to Uber for comment on the Los Angeles deliveries and has not heard back.

We may never know the story behind these baffling bags of fries, and although we may never for sure who is behind the bogus orders, we have a strong hunch that the guy in the middle of the lineup below is somehow involved.

Photo Credit: Viktor_IS | Shutterstock

Dan Bova

Entrepreneur Staff

VP of Special Projects

Dan Bova is the VP of Special Projects at Entrepreneur.com. He previously worked at Jimmy Kimmel Live, Maxim, and Spy magazine. His latest books for kids include This Day in History, Car and Driver's Trivia ZoneRoad & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars, The Big Little Book of Awesome Stuff, and Wendell the Werewolf

Read his humor column This Should Be Fun if you want to feel better about yourself.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Innovation

4 Ways Market Leaders Use Innovation to Foster Business Growth

Forward-thinkers constantly strive to diversify and streamline their products and services, turning novelties into commodities desired by many.

Business News

JPMorgan Shuts Down Internal Message Board Comments After Employees React to Return-to-Office Mandate

Employees were given the option to leave comments about the RTO mandate with their first and last names on display — and they did not hold back.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Business News

'I Want the Best People on Our Teams': Meta Is Laying Off More Than 3,000, CEO Mark Zuckerberg Calls for 'Extensive Performance-Based Cuts' — Read the Memo

In an internal memo shared on Tuesday, Zuckerberg said it's "going to be an intense year" at the company.

Leadership

From Elite Athletes to Tech Titans — Discover the Surprising $100-Million Habit That Leads to Extraordinary Success

Success comes from mastering focus, eliminating distractions and prioritizing what truly matters.

Side Hustle

'Hustling Since Middle School': She Started a Side Hustle on Facebook Marketplace — Then a 'Game-Changer' Grew It to $25,000 a Month

Leena Pettigrew's "entrepreneurial spirit" inspired her to build a business with earnings that outpaced her full-time income.