✈ How to Avoid Having Your Loyalty Account Hacked & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: details of Marriott's secret “Cobalt Elite” program  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 08/06/2019 AVOIDING ACCOUNT HACKS Last month, TPG's [Richard Kerr]( opened an email and learned that his previous balance of 310,000 [Hilton Honors points]( had dropped to just over 1k. The culprit? A fraudulent [Amazon redemption]( — scammers were to blame for the [unauthorized plummet](. Eventually, he got his points back, but not without a 20-day ordeal. [Richard explains]( how to get your Honors balance restored if this happens to you, but the strategies below will help keep any account safe — not just one managed by Hilton. - Turn on two-factor authentication - Change your password regularly - Sign up for account update emails These tips will also help you secure a bank or credit card account, though there are other steps to consider there as well, such as keeping an eye out for [card skimmers]( and locking out identity thieves with a [credit freeze]( too. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page.]( [Details of Marriott's Secret ]( [Details of Marriott's Secret "Cobalt Elite" Program]( In addition to special experiences, members can expect extra attention during a stay, which should help avoid any service hiccups or bad experiences. [READ MORE]( [Apple Card Available to Select Customers Beginning Today]( [Apple Card Available to Select Customers Beginning Today]( We had a chance to apply for the card a bit ahead of schedule — here's what it's like to sign up. [READ MORE]( [6 Thoughts From Aboard the First-Ever BA A350 Flight]( [6 Thoughts From Aboard the First-Ever BA A350 Flight]( While the flight was incredibly short compared to what the A350 will later operate, it's clear British Airways has a winner on its hands here. [READ MORE]( [Bonus Amex Points on Insurance, Cable and Cell Phone Bills]( [Bonus Amex Points on Insurance, Cable and Cell Phone Bills]( Don't forget to maximize your points by adding the promo to a card that offers the best return on spending in that category. [READ MORE]( [America's Worst Lie-Flats: United's ]( [America's Worst Lie-Flats: United's "Dorm-Style" Business Class]( United doesn’t plan to update its 777s that currently offer 28 business-class seats, so unfortunately this product is here to stay. [READ MORE]( TIP OF THE DAY Robbed abroad? [Follow these steps]( to avoid making matters even worse. NEWS YOU CAN USE • [5 Ways to Get Your Hotel Breakfast for Free]( • [Why I Loved My 2 Flights on Swiss’ Airbus A220]( • [The One Standing Case for Cobranded Airline Credit Cards]( • [Is It Possible to Opt out of Delta Comfort+ Upgrades?]( • [Boeing Has Flown Nearly 500 Test Flights With New Software Fix]( • [The 8 Best Limited-Time Credit Card Offers to Sign Up for in August]( • [How to Take Better Photos When Traveling]( • [You Can Still Plan an Affordable Trip to Montauk Before the End of Summer]( • [Success Story: Maximizing a Bonus to Book LATAM Business Class Using Chase Points and $5.60]( • [Why the British Airways Transfer Bonus Is Best for Partner Awards]( [3d2e82de-33e1-404a-8351-50c9d89ab361.png]( [10aa94f3-8b29-45de-820c-3380b3d4351d.png]( [60c2b0ba-7b57-4ddd-86e2-bc0dd7fa733d.png]( [e677576b-9e7c-4ee1-90d0-91fdc508a80e.png]( [56ec7da1-4d9a-422f-8d5c-8b5c2c135f8c.png]( [42ac36af-b24a-4972-b853-e5eb1acec9e5.png](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. Where to find us: The Points Guy 251 Park Ave S 6th Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Prefer the old email format? [Update your profile here.]( Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. [Advertiser Disclosure:] The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities The Points Guy © All rights reserved 2019