This App Promises Easy Cash, But It’s a Security Nightmare Waiting to Happen

Earnin, a popular payday loan app, may not do enough to protect users

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Earnin is a popular payday loan app with a simple promise: You can cash out part of your upcoming paycheck without any fees or interest, and you’re only asked to “tip” whatever you think is fair in return. But while…