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The core fact: many quick-loan apps request full contact list access as a default permission — and several have been documented using that data for debt-shaming tactics when repayments are missed.
"Read the permissions before you tap allow. That contact list access isn't for verifying your identity — it's often a leverage tool."
Always check whether a lending app is licensed by your country's central bank or financial regulator before granting any permissions.
