Candy Cane Inn Near Disneyland Has Suffered A Data Breach
If you have a reservation at the Candy Cane Inn, a popular “Good Neighbor” hotel just down the street from Disneyland in Anaheim, California, be aware that it has suffered a data breach. The breach has compromised
- Guest Names
- Contact Information
- Reservations Dates
- Reservation Numbers
**As of now, no credit card information has been compromised.
Phishing Is Being Seen Because Of The Breach
The Candy Cane Inn is a well‑known Disneyland “Good Neighbor” property, located just 250 yards from the park, offering free breakfast, parking, and a shuttle service. Its reputation for service makes it a very popular location for those visiting Disneyland in California.
Because of the breach, those who already have reservations are reporting that they are receiving WhatsApp messages claiming to be from the Candy Cane Inn, as seen in this post from the Disneyland California Tips and Tricks Facebook page.
In addition, there have been reports on Reddit concerning the situation
Candy Cane Inn reservation data compromised? Phishing WhatsApp with exact booking details
by
u/mchlrysnds in
DisneyPlanning
What To Look Out For
Some of the signs to look out for
- The hotel does not randomly message via WhatsApp
- The number coming up in WhatsApp starts with a +57, which is Colombia, not the USA.
If you get any message concerning your reservation, you should directly reach out to the Candy Cane Inn
- Via the hotel website – Candy Cane Inn
or
- The hotel’s direct contact numbers
Final Thoughts
For a phishing message to be successful, it doesn’t take much. Sadly, we are at a point in life where you CAN’T trust anything you see, especially if it is just a random message. When speaking to a business, ask them
- How do you communicate with your guests/customers (Email, Phone Calls, Text Messages…)
- If you communicate, what email address or number should we expect to see from your business?
- Ask them to confirm: if you have questions or an issue, what number or what email should you use to follow up with them
These are just additional steps to hopefully give you knowledge, and knowledge is power.
Sources:
- Facebook – Disneyland California Tips and Tricks Page
- Reddit – Disneyland Planning
