08.15.24 Sim Swap Fraud Protection / New Hotel Booking Considerations

Rampant data breaches facilitate SIM swapping fraud - allowing criminals to usurp 2 factor authentication by stealing your phone service. Clark explains this very common form of identity theft and how you can easily prevent it. Also - Why hotels are in financial distress these days, what that means for travelers and how this calls for a new approach to booking. 

Sim Swapping 101: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Distressed Hotels - Strategic Booking: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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