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Pool sharing app let an impostor easily rent out a homeowner's backyard. We did it, too
The app Swimply lets people rent out their pools and backyards by the hour. But, as one Los Gatos man discovered, it can be disturbingly easy to use it to rent out someone else’s property.
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Expensive fridges are dying young. Owners are suing, claiming fraud
Some owners of LG and Kenmore fridges that broke down far sooner than they should have are now suing the companies, claiming fraud.
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How is 161 Percent Interest Legal Despite 36 Percent Cap?
Families are paying triple-digital interest on everyday items despite a cap on small loans around 36%. The crux of the practice is whether you’re getting an ordinary loan or an unconventional lease.