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A 'Shark Tank' alum needed cash to pay tariffs. This shadowy lending world was ready
- Alina Selyukh
- February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.
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Originally published at NPR Business