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Just look at Wonga, the British payday loan company that collapsed into administration in 2018 after being accused of predatory lending for years.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

The payday loan industry trade groups filed their lawsuit in 2018.

From Reuters • Feb. 27, 2023

With more people struggling this year, and payday loan companies such as Wonga and Quickquid no longer operating, the concern is that more people will turn to illegal lenders to make ends meet.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2022

On that page, the agency categorizes title lenders as a fringe banking product similar to a "payday loan," a product illegal in Georgia.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2022

If he chose a 15% tip, the total cost would rise to $35.99 with an APR of 547% — corner payday loan territory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2022