Illinois’ latest Consumer Lending Trends Report shows that predatory lenders in Illinois attracted a 5% increase in new borrowers in 2019.

Abe Scarr of the consumer watchdog group Illinois PIRG says the layoffs and uncertainty of 2020 are sure to pressure more desperate people to take out high interest loans products this year.

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