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- Collectors Called My Mom—Can I Ask for Email Only?
Question from a public Reddit discussion (paraphrased): I'm 33, with overdue balances across Maya Easy Credit, SPayLater, SLoan, BillEase, GLoan and Grab Loan.…
Recent comments · 0 - A borrower reported leaving home after threats as her debts spread across 20 lending apps
A former business owner told GMA that financial trouble in 2023 led her to online loans. She had run canteens, a grocery and catering services.…
Recent comments · 0 - The Supreme Court restored an NPC ruling in a borrower's contact-list complaint
A borrower filed a privacy complaint against FCash, operator of the Fast Cash app, after alleging that the lender accessed her phone contacts without authority.…
Recent comments · 0 - A 38% upfront deduction led to an SEC case on rates and public shaming
A borrower said 38% of each Pinoy Peso loan's principal was deducted before the money was released. When the account moved into collection, she also reported threats, harassment…
Recent comments · 0 - A borrower reported eight CashGuard loan products; the SEC found harassment and charges above the cap
One borrower said a loan obtained through CashGuard, Fast Coin Lending Corp.'s online lending app, generated multiple loan accounts covering eight loan products.…
Recent comments · 0 - A borrower said collectors intercepted him on the road; the SEC fined Global Dominion
A Philippine borrower complained that third-party collection agents working for Global Dominion intercepted him on the road because of delayed payments.…
Recent comments · 0 - Home CreditA borrower said collectors kept using a third-party home after a written objection; the SEC fined Home Credit
A Philippine borrower complained that Home Credit collection activity took place at a residence occupied by people who were not guarantors or co-makers on the loan.…
Recent comments · 0 - A borrower reported shaming and threats to contact employers; the SEC fined the lender
A Philippine borrower complained about collection activity after delayed payments. Public reporting on the case said the borrower described shaming language, threats to contact…
Recent comments · 0 - JuanHandOne overdue account reached a reference; another did not
Two borrowers in the same public discussion reported different contact outcomes. One described becoming overdue after repeated borrowing and receiving regular reminders, but said…
Recent comments · 0 - TalaA collection warning, a workplace email, or no visit are different events
Collection messages do not all lead to the same next event. One January 2026 public borrower account described a 24-hour warning, followed later by an email from a sender…
Recent comments · 0 - Pwede ba talaga silang tumawag sa family/work kahit hindi naman reference?
Nakikita ko madalas na after ma-OD, hindi lang borrower yung tinatawagan — minsan pati family, officemate, or workplace. Sa mga naka-experience nito, yung kinontak ba nila listed…
Recent comments · 0 - When a lender contacts people who are not guarantors
Access to a contact list does not make every contact responsible for a debt. What evidence should be saved when unrelated people are contacted?
Recent comments · 0 - Contact access is not permission to shame
A technical permission should not be treated as consent for public pressure. Which privacy boundary should be stated plainly during collection?
Recent comments · 0 - Which permission or collection message crossed the line?
Loan apps and collectors may request access or use language that feels excessive. Which permission, contact, or message should be reviewed first?
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