Thieves stole $1,000 in Optimum points from this woman. Here's how to safeguard your points

As more people have their online account credentials leaked thanks to data breaches, the theft of reward points has become a challenging issue to solve, according to one expert. Because they have real cash value, loyalty points offer a potentially lucrative stream for thieves.

Thieves stole $1,000 in Optimum points from this woman. Here's how to safeguard your points
A woman in a grey toque and black-framed glasses sits inside a vehicle.

As more people have their online account credentials leaked thanks to data breaches, the theft of reward points has become a challenging issue to solve, according to one expert. Because they have real cash value, loyalty points offer a potentially lucrative stream for thieves.