8 Signs of Personal Loan Scams
Guaranteed approval, upfront fees, and pressure to act fast are just a few red flags that can alert you to personal loan scams.
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Emily Batdorf is a personal finance expert specializing in banking, lending, credit cards, and budgeting. Her work has been featured by the New York Post and MSN.
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Barry Bridges is the personal loans editor at Credible. Since 2017, he’s been writing and editing personal finance content, focusing on personal loans, credit cards, and insurance.
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Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.
Updated March 25, 2025
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