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Things you should know before taking money from a loan shark

You will never really know who they are or what you are dealing with (Shutterstock)

A loan shark always seems like the best option you have when in a crisis. In most cases your budget is overstretched, the daily expenses are killing you, your emergency fund has run out and worst of all you don’t want to be a burden to your family and friends.

When you first meet loan sharks, they are always accommodating and will empathize with your situation. They will gain your trust and you will feel like you have a confidant, someone with whom you can share your problems and before you realize you are in deep borrowing money from them. Which they will abundantly offer you.

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