The Decline of Hotel Standards Amid Financial Struggles

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

Mentioned on the show:

• There are 1 billion victims of data breaches so far this year. Are you one of them? - USA TODAY  
• SIM Card Swapping: The Dangerous Cell Phone Scam Everyone Needs To Know About
• This form of identity theft is on the rise. Here's what to know
• FCC pursues rule forcing carriers to unlock phones after 60 days
• 5 Credit Card Mistakes To Avoid
• Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
• The National Observer: Distress grows for hotel properties
• Help! We Had to Sleep in the Hotel’s Breakfast Room. We Would Like a $215 Refund.
• 5 Things You Should Re-Shop To Save Money
• Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees in 2024 - Clark.com
• Clark Howard's Digital Wallet Strategy for 2024
• 5 Money Tips To Know Before You Travel Abroad
• How To Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips To Save Money
• Travel Archives - Clark Howard

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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