BBB warns consumers to stay away from predatory loans Emma Thomas September 6, 2022 1 minute read The Better Business Bureau logo. In the wake of a study that found a rise in predatory lending during the COVID-19 pandemic, the BBB tells consumers to look at all of their options before taking out a payday loan. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Shooting victim doesn’t cooperate with policeNext: Roanoke’s first taco festival this weekend: proceeds to support moms Related Stories Kids Square and the RVRA team up for The Journey of Trash exhibit Gene Marrano March 31, 2026 0 RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0