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💸 Money Traps

Spotting the predatory-but-legal money products built to catch people who are stretched — and getting out if one already has.

Some financial products are designed to trap you — not by breaking the law, but by using it: payday and title loans, some buy-now-pay-later, overdraft and "membership" fees, rent-to-own, and the pressure tactics of debt collection. Being legal is exactly what makes them sneaky — they look like ordinary offers. The defenses are the same as ever: see the trap before you step in, know the true cost, and know there's a way out that doesn't cost more. This kit is for the moment money is tight and an "easy" offer is in front of you.

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Last reviewed: June 2026. This is general information that can age — verify time-sensitive specifics (laws, numbers, programs, app menus) against current official sources.