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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 6:11 pm
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thepointsguy
 
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Originally Posted by potakas
I don't believe that this could happen, as i think those data are personal, also it seems strange if a FFP calls another to verify data in order to take their client.
I was skeptical of this as well, but apparently Starwood and Hyatt partned up with such status verifications. I guess they both figured they would team up to combat fraudulent claims (people just creating fake accounts with status).
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