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Predatory Lenders Target Tornado Victims

One of the packets tossed into driveways in eastern Kentucky's storm ravaged counties.
Charles Compton
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WEKU News
One of the packets tossed into driveways in eastern Kentucky's storm ravaged counties.

Few people can easily cope with the financial burden created by natural disasters.  And many victims may be tempted by the quick and easy access to cash promised by pay day lenders.  In eastern Kentucky, some firms this week launched special marketing efforts that target disaster areas.    Among the volunteers helping in the region’s recovery is Skip Little, who’s a financial planner from Berea.  Little advises folks to steer clear of the bait.

 

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