The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned the public about borrowing money from shady digital lending apps. According to recent reports, several borrowers have been forced to commit suicide owing to the harassment they faced after they delayed repaying loans.
In a statement on Wednesday, the RBI said, “Members of the public are hereby cautioned not to fall prey to such unscrupulous activities and verify the antecedents of the company/firm offering loans online or through mobile apps.”
Identifying the legitimacy of digital lenders is not easy. To address this issue, the Digital Lenders’ Association of India (DLAI) has come