Recognizing Predatory Tactics
Beware of daily compounding rates, hidden rollover charges, and coercive debt collection.
How to Recognize Predatory Lending Practices and Loan Shark Traps
Learn how predatory lenders trap consumers with daily interest rates, ballooning rollover fees, and coercive harassment tactics.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Predatory lenders quote daily rates (e.g. 1%/day = 365% APR).
- They demand excessive smartphone permissions to harass contacts.
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