American Airlines Advantage account compromised; 10,000 miles redeemed for gift cards
American Airlines alerted the account holder after 10,000 Advantage miles were redeemed for gift cards; the airline restored the miles and no financial loss was reported.
A report to Lower Makefield Township Police says an American Airlines Advantage account was compromised on the 200 block of Zachary Way; the incident was reported at 2:19 PM. Unknown individuals stole 10,000 points and redeemed them for gift cards valued at $100, but the victim was alerted by AA Security and the airline has credited the miles back, resulting in no current financial loss. The matter was handled by the Lower Makefield Township Police Department in Yardley, PA.