About

Built for borrowers, checked against evidence.

LoanSharkBait is an independent public-education resource about app-based lending in Sri Lanka.

Mission

Make hidden loan pressure easier to understand.

The site helps people check lenders, understand real costs, learn their rights, and find help. It also documents what apps advertise against what their fine print says, using a consistent rubric.

Editorial rules

How we keep it fair

Sourced or labelled

Every factual claim is cited or labelled confirmed, reported, or alleged.

No public personal data

We do not publish named employees, borrower NICs, private phone numbers, private photos, or unvetted submissions.

Right of reply

Companies can respond, and a fair response slot is included on every per-app page.

No open comment wall

Public input will go through a private moderated route, not a public review or rating widget.

Corrections and replies

How right of reply will work

Phase 4 will add the moderated contact and submission route. Until then, this page does not publish an invented email address. A lender response, correction request, or borrower experience must be reviewed before anything public changes.

Disclaimer

This site is for public education only. It is not legal, financial, or mental-health advice. It is independent and not affiliated with any lender, regulator, police unit, or legal-aid body.

Project references

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