Online trading: Consumer advice center warns of credit fraud

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|Consumer advice centers are receiving increasing complaints about online loans. Despite this, a law simplifying online lending is set to come into force in Germany soon.
There are countless providers offering loans online. Often, it only takes a few clicks. This can be efficient, but it can also pose a significant risk. The latest figures from the German consumer protection agencies underscore the risks. In the first half of this year, the number of complaints regarding consumer loans increased by about a quarter compared to the same period last year, from 273 to 476 complaints.
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