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How to avoid loan scams?

One of my friends have been offered a loan with a great terms and now, he is reffering this loaner to me. I am amazed by the terms and I loaned to them in no time. After a few days, my friend called and told me that the loaner that we loaned is a big scam and just got our identies and documents for his own use.

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    No Name

    There are people who pretend to be on a legitimate company. Make sure to background check the person who tells you that he is from that company. It is easy to print fake documents and id's in todays generation. If you have been scammed and your identity have been theft, you can report them to the police to help you with that.

    2020.03.24 15:44
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    Jamie

    That is an important topic, and everyone should need to be aware of it. Nowadays, people are looking for easy ways to make money, and They do not away from mistakes. Innocent people get hurt by people like them. that why it's our responsibility that we have to be aware. I took a business loan from Shriram city, and I am satisfied.

    2021.07.09 15:42

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