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Chery's free-car-if-it-burns warranty sounds outrageous until you see the engineering. And then you see the sales numbers, and it starts to make even more sense.
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Source:www.digitaltrends.com

The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
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Source:www.msn.com

The 300-mile Torcal arrives in September, but considering what’s come before with Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, has the company timed its EV entry right?
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The AI platform found many common features with other phishing By Mark Huffman Consumer News: We asked ChatGPT if this email is a scam: Here’s what it said of ConsumerAffairs July 8, 2026
After analyzing a reader's suspicious "Microsoft 365" email, ChatGPT concluded it was "very likely a phishing scam" with 9899% confidence, citing multiple warning signs common to credential-stealing attacks.

The analysis highlighted scare tactics about account deactivation, vague language, a prominent "Verify Here" button, and an unrelated construction company disclaimer all hallmarks of phishing emails rather than legitimate Microsoft communications.

ChatGPT determined the verification button did not lead to Microsoft but instead redirected through a Google Barbados URL to a suspicious third-party website, illustrating how AI can help consumers identify online before they click.

A ConsumerAffairs reader recently forwarded us an email they received that they thought was suspicious. The email claimed to be from Microsoft 365 and warned the recipients email address, which was listed in the body of the text, was about to be deactivated.

We agreed it looked sketchy, but decided to have ChatGPT analyze it. We copied the text and asked the platform to render an opinion.

Based on what you've shared, I would rate this email as very likely a phishing scam (9899% confidence), ChatGPT responded.
Red flags
It pointed to several red flags, noting that several characteristics were consistent with Microsoft 365 phishing campaigns. For example, it tried to create a sense of urgency by warning an email account was about to be taken down.

Microsoft 365 does not typically send generic emails threatening immediate deactivation simply because an account is inactive," the analysis said. Legitimate notices usually include specific information about the tenant, administrator, subscription, or service changes.

The message also used very generic language. It never identified:

Your Microsoft 365 tenant

Your organization

Your administrator

Any specific reason for deactivation

Instead, it uses a vague statement designed to make recipients click. The body of the email also contained a verify here button.

Nearly all Microsoft account phishing campaigns rely on a prominent verification button that leads to a credential harvesting page or an OAuth consent screen, the analysis said. Microsoft specifically advises users not to follow email links when uncertain, but instead log into their account directly.

The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
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