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"Buy now, pay later": Consumer watchdogs warn of point-of-sale lending

Several tech companies, including Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna, are offering point-of-sale loans (or instant installment plans) as an alternative to credit cards in online shopping. But consumer watchdogs are worried about who the loans are targeting. Tony Dokoupil reports.
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