There it is again, another payday loan business opening up down the street, and another one a few blocks down. It seems like the payday loan business is booming. The proliferation of these businesses indicates a problem in our society that bears looking at. Payday loans are a last resort option for the financially strapped. But for many, what should never be resorted to except for in an extreme emergency becomes a trap as re-loan after re-loan eats every last penny they have.
The Bait
The trap is usually sprung on unsuspecting victims when they are at their lowest point. An emergency brings them to the doors of the payday loan business. The bait is tempting. For a small charge, typically $7.50 for every 50 dollars, you can get a pay check advance loan. All you need to do is write out a check for the amount of the loan plus the charge, leave it with the payday loan company and you can have the money you need/want a whole two weeks before your paycheck comes in.
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