Posted in Travel News
December 12, 2018
Marriott Says They’ll Cover Passport Fees For All Data Breach Victims
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, then you’ve most likely already heard about the fact that Marriott experienced a massive data breach. According to Marriott, up to 500 million people who made reservations with Starwood’s online database may have been affected. Keep reading to find out what you should know about this latest breach.
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In what many are calling the largest customer database breach in history, the breach can affect passports and potential fraud issues. If you’re someone who has been affected by this breach, Marriott has announced that if they determine actual fraud has taken place, they will reimburse guests for the costs of getting a new passport.
The cost to get a new passport is $110 dollars, with Marriott estimating that up to 327 million guests may have had their passports compromised. If you booked a Starwood hotel - including W Hotels, St. Regis, and Westin Hotels - between 2014 and September of 2018, keep a careful eye on your information and accounts.
The cost to get a new passport is $110 dollars, with Marriott estimating that up to 327 million guests may have had their passports compromised. If you booked a Starwood hotel - including W Hotels, St. Regis, and Westin Hotels - between 2014 and September of 2018, keep a careful eye on your information and accounts.
If you think you may have been one of the millions affected by this data breach, you can find out more information if you click here.
