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Angi enrolls contractors in hidden contracts with no leads and steep exit fees

Angi signs contractors into binding agreements without clear contract disclosure, delivers no usable leads, adds undisclosed fees, and demands $1,000 or more for cancellation. The business model extracts payment before proving any value.

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