Hidden Fine Print Traps Customers Into Unexpected Interest Charges
Financial institutions bury promotional rate expiration dates in fine print, causing customers to incur unexpected interest charges when introductory periods end silently. There is no proactive alert or deadline reminder tied to promotional terms. This affects a large segment of credit card and financing users who rely on zero-interest offers.
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