Man trapped in buy now, pay later debt spiral

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 02:55 · Archive

A man says a buy now, pay later scheme consumed most of his wages.

A man named Jake says he became trapped in a buy now, pay later scheme through Afterpay, with payments consuming most of his wage. He initially thought the service was straightforward before the financial burden became overwhelming.

How it is being reported

• 'It doesn't feel real': how Jake got trapped in a buy now, pay later schemeThe Advocate · 29 Sept, 19:00
• 'It doesn't feel real': how Jake got trapped in a buy now, pay later schemeThe Examiner · 29 Sept, 19:00

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