BBB warns consumers to stay away from predatory loans Emma Thomas September 6, 2022 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Shooting victim doesn’t cooperate with policeNext: Roanoke’s first taco festival this weekend: proceeds to support moms Related Stories 1 min read Blacksburg-based bank debuts in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 29, 2025 1 min read Suzanne Youngkin tells WFIR, still more to be done to combat fentanyl overdoses Gene Marrano April 29, 2025 1 min read VT professor on ending Ukraine-Russia war: its tricky Gene Marrano April 29, 2025