Popular personal loan scams and how to avoid them

Guaranteed loan approval

You will want to stay away from any loan ad that says ‘loan approval guaranteed’. There’s no such thing as a guaranteed loan. Loan approval depends upon several factors, including your credit history and verification of your information.

Online phishing

If the website of the lender doesn’t have an ‘s’ after the ‘http’, that’s a red flag and you should back away. The lack of an ‘s’ means that the website is not secure and is a possible sign of a scam. If you take a loan from such a website, they can make use of your personal information, including your bank account number and password.

Most personal loan scam websites imitate the official websites of banks and other financial institutions. So, you should always double check the web address carefully.

No credit check required

If a lender is not concerned with your credit score, and is willing to offer a personal loan with the standard rate of interest, be wary. A legit financial institution will want to know whether or not you can pay the loan back on time, and are therefore, concerned with your creditworthiness.

Time-bound offers

If you get emails or see ads that urge you to take a loan “now” because the offer is for a limited time-period only and will expire soon, be cautious. Banks offer loans at steady rates based on your credit history. Such pressure tactics are used to create a sense of urgency and trick you.

If you’re alert, cross check the details, and opt for known financial institutions, you’re safe. The pre-approved offers from Bajaj Finserv on their loans and other financial services make getting a personal loan safe, easy, quick, and convenient.