Ads for payday loans are everywhere but the cute marketing campaigns hide the ugly truth: predatory interest rates that trap Aussies in an endless cycle of debt.
Social media and blogs are quickly becoming the honeytrap of choice for payday lenders, providing an unregulated space where their products can be touted under the guise of lifestyle advice.
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