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- Quishing scams surge as criminals target older adults
A fast-growing twist on phishing By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs December 30, 2025 Quishing, or QR-code phishing, is emerging as a fast-growing fraud tactic. Consumer advocates say older adults are among the most frequent targets. Experts urge skepticism of urgent messages and caution when scanning codes. A new form of fraud known as quishingshort for QR-code phishingis quickly becoming a favorite tool of scammers, and consumer advocates warn that older adults are among the most frequent targets. Unlike traditional phishing schemes that rely on suspicious emails or text messages, quishing uses QR codes to lure victims to fake websites or malware downloads. The codes may appear on mailed notices, parking tickets, restaurant flyers, utility bills, or even fraudulent bank alerts. A simple scan with a smartphone can direct users to a website designed to harvest personal information or trigger malicious downloads. This tactic works because QR… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Hundreds Sue Virginia Hospital and Executives Over Unneeded Surgeries
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Your electric bill will probably go up in 2026: Here’s whyThe growth of data centers is just one reason By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs December 23, 2025 U.S. residential electricity prices are expected to keep climbing in 2026, averaging about 18.02/kWh, up from 17.29/kWh in 2025, according to the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecast. Demand is rising fastest where data centers and other large loads are clustering (notably ERCOT/Texas and PJM), tightening regional power markets and nudging bills higher. The biggest pressure on bills isnt just fuelits the grid. Utilities are pouring money into transmission, reliability, and storm/fire hardening, costs that often flow through to customers over time. After two years of inflationary increases, U.S. households should brace for another step up in electricity prices in 2026though the pain will vary widely by region. The U.S. Energy Information Administrations December 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook pegs the average… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago
- Auto Safety Recall Derby, Dec. 29, 2025Old favorites Ford, Toyota, Suzuki lead the way this week By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs December 29, 2025 Each week, we track the latest vehicle safety recalls announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Below are the newest recalls affecting passenger vehicles, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, and EVs. Use the linked Recall ID Numbers to view full NHTSA documentation. NHTSA Recall ID 25V867 Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc. Subject: Rear brakes may overheat Make Model Model Years MACK GRANITE (GU) 20092015 NHTSA Recall ID 25V869 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Subject: Inverter may lose connection and cause a loss of drive power Make Model Model Years TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 20252026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID 2026 NHTSA Recall ID 25V872 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Subject:… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago
- Experts Question Denmark’s Vaccine Program as a Model for the U.S.The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago
- CompSource Mutual Earns A Rating From AM Best
AM Best has affirmed CompSource Mutual Insurance Company’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. AM Best is the preeminent insurance credit rating service. CompSource Mutual is Oklahoma’s premier workers’ compensation provider. These rating renewals reflect … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago - Another Winter Storm Disrupts US Holiday Air Travel on MondayAnother intense winter storm system stretching from the upper Midwest to the Northeast will once again test US airlines during the busy holiday travel period. Service is still trying to recover from days of disruption that led to more than … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago
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