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](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7115479.1707945094!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/april-canavan.jpeg)
![In December 2023, April Canavan was defrauded of $1,000 in PC Optimum points that she had been savings to pay for Christmas presents. A woman in a grey toque and black-framed glasses sits inside a vehicle.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7115479.1707945094!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/april-canavan.jpeg)
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.