I Texted A Loan Shark Back. What I Uncovered Will Shock You.
May 19, 2026
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as posted by the channelLoan sharks are targeting small businesses using loans with interest rates up to 2,000%.
This scheme can be a death spiral, killing businesses and driving owners to the edge of suicide.
These loan sharks are experts at dodging regulation — now that needs to change.
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