The Daily Money 12-6

TGIF! It’s David, here to share the Daily Money’s top finance and tech stories ahead of the weekend.

Has our sharing economy become the scaring economy? After reports of sleazy and even dangerous behavior by users, can you trust the strangers you encounter on Airbnb, Uber and Lyft? If you’re commuting to work right now, here’s a sobering report on what it costs you. The holidays are supposed to spread cheer and goodwill, but it’s also prime time for identifying theft. 

David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor